A MUM died after being hit by a train while walking her dog – in a tragic accident.
Jan Mullen, 54, was attempting to cross the tracks in West Lancashire with dog Fred, when the train struck her.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene at 7.25pm but were unable to save her.
An inquest at Preston Coroner’s Court yesterday concluded there was no evidence that Jan had intended to take her own life.
The train was thought to have been travelling at 60mph, before the driver desperately slammed on the brakes – but was too late to avoid Jan.
Her husband, Dr Daryl Mullen, posted on Facebook shortly after her death: “We all believe it may have been a simple accident and her poor vision coupled with panic not knowing where Fred was.”
The physiotherapist was a mum to two daughters.