THE inquest into the death of a 28-year-old man who was struck by a train this week has been opened. David Birtles, of Bronte Avenue in Stotfold, was hit by a train on Bedford railway line on Wednesday. Police were called just before 10am and he was prono

THE inquest into the death of a 28-year-old man who was struck by a train this week has been opened.

David Birtles, of Bronte Avenue in Stotfold, was hit by a train on Bedford railway line on Wednesday.

Police were called just before 10am and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

He died from multiple injuries.