Devastated family of teenage girl killed on railway line say they will ‘never be able to overcome’ her death

The family of a 15-year-old girl killed on a railway track in Dorset has issued a warning about the dangers of tracks, saying they will “never be able to overcome” her death. 

Roxy Phillips was found unresponsive on the lines in Weymouth in the early hours of Thursday.

Despite treatment from paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement released by the British Transport Police, Roxy’s family said: “We would like to raise awareness of the dangers of the railway tracks, unknown to most that the third rail is live 24 hours a day all year round.

“This was a tragic accident that we as a family will never be able to overcome.”

The teenager was described as a “strong-willed young woman” and an “animal lover” who particularly loved her horse Bradley.

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The statement said: “As a family, we are devastated for the loss of our daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter and cousin, Roxy Phillips.

“Roxy was loved and adored by her friends, we as a family have felt this love through the tributes and kind messages we have received.”

They added: “We will always love and miss you, our beautiful Roxy.”

British Transport Police said inquiries into the incident are ongoing.