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Last Updated: Friday, 24 November 2006, 11:47 GMT
Three arrested after Tube death
Three men are being questioned after a man was killed and another seriously injured when they were hit by a Tube train.

Both men fell on to the track of the Piccadilly Line at Earl's Court station on Thursday afternoon.

The 25-year-old was killed and the 17-year-old taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police said three men arrested were being questioned. CCTV footage of the platform is being examined.

Officers said there were several people involved in the incident which happened at about 1612 GMT.

Major disruption was caused as a section of the Piccadilly line was closed in both directions.

British Transport Police officers will return to the station at 1500 GMT to appeal for witnesses.


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