Dog killed on electric railway line
A dog has been killed when it was electrocuted by the Volk’s Electric Railway in Brighton
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A dog has been killed when it was electrocuted by a live railway track next to a beach in East Sussex.
It happened at the Volk’s Electric Railway in Brighton at about 12:30 GMT.
Brighton & Hove City Council said the dog was believed to have been electrocuted by a live rail while it was off its lead.
“We believe this was simply a tragic accident, and have no reason to believe the railway’s equipment or staff were in any way at fault,” a council spokesman said.
“We understand the dog’s owner is very distressed and our hearts go out to them.”
An investigation has been launched by the council.
The Volk’s Electric Railway first opened in 1883.
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