Woman, aged 20, killed when struck by train is named
A woman who died after being struck by a train in Staffordshire has been named by police.
Becky Tait, aged 20, was hit by a train on a railway line close to Redhill Road, Stone on Sunday night.
Her family today paid tribute to her, saying she will be sadly missed.
The statement says: "Sadly on Sunday at around 6.15pm, Becky Tait, aged 20, tragically took her own life whilst at the Church Street, Redhill Road railway crossing.
"We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes, support and floral tributes and would be most grateful if you could allow us to grieve privately.
"We know Becky will be sadly missed by many people."
The funeral arrangements are set to follow.
British Transport Police officers were called out to the railway line on Sunday evening after receiving a report that a person had been struck by a train.
The ambulance service also attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
