'Mental illness is hard' - Woman shares powerful message after Doncaster train deaths

A South Yorkshire woman has shared a powerful message about mental health after two people were killed at Doncaster Railway Station.
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Doncaster Railway Station

Emergency services rushed to the railway station at around 8pm on Tuesday after two people jumped from a platform.

The casualties, who have not yet been named, were pronounced dead at the scene.

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Early reports state that the two people were hugging as they jumped from the platform in front of the train.

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Doncaster Railway Station

Tributes for the pair flooded in on Facebook but one woman was left disappointed by a few 'ignorant' comments surrounding the incident.

Melissa Shaw criticised comments on social media questioning 'what goes through people's heads' before sharing a powerful message about mental health.

She commented: "What world do we live in with that ignorance? Mental illness is hard.

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"People manage better then others. What people should be doing is supporting and telling people to speak out about it and seek help.

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Doncaster Railway Station

"No wonder people feel like there's no other option.

"Yes, I feel for people who have witnessed this, but also remember the people who were so down and didn't see a way out and would not have even realised the impact it would have on others."

A British Transport Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to Doncaster railway station to reports of two people being struck by a train.

"The call came in to police at 8.19pm and officers attended alongside paramedics.

"Sadly two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

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"Officers will now work to establish their identities and inform their next of kin.

"The investigation into how they came to be on the track is underway and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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