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Man killed by train after escaping custody van

Man killed by train after escaping custody van
BBC UK Thursday 28 May 2026, 18:10 UTC 1 min read
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A man was killed by a train after escaping from a custody van. Hertfordshire Police have referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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