Schoolboy 11, killed by train at crossing after becoming 'distracted by phone'

25-09-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Schoolboy 11, killed by train at crossing after becoming 'distracted by phone'

Jaiden Shehata was on his way to school when he was tragically struck and killed by a train

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