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« on: November 07, 2008, 20:30:57 »
It has been a very sombre day for everyone at Exeter today, as we heard news that our colleague, driver Alison Langton was tragically killed last night in a car accident on her way home to Dawlish.

I am sure everyone will join me in offering their sincere condolences to her family, including her two children that she has left behind... RIP Alison.  Cry
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 20:39:17 »
im sorry, i am so sorry
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 20:47:53 »
Very tragic news.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 21:02:52 »
Indeed: on behalf of the admin team here on the Coffee Shop, I offer our sympathy to all of those affected by this sad event - Alison's family, friends and colleagues.

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2008, 02:53:38 »
RIP Alison, you'll be sadly missed by many here at Exeter.
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2008, 06:15:56 »
I am a very junior member of the Gloucester Depot, and never had the privilege of working with Alison.  However, I am certain that 'our' depot will echo my sincere expression of sympathy and condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2008, 07:16:48 »
Words fail me, this is so very tragic. I am so sorry for all of her friends, colleagues and of course loved ones. When's the funeral, does anyone know? Unless it's a private occasion, it would be a good thing under the circumstances for there to be a small show of support from us, as representatives of "the travelling public"
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2008, 09:16:34 »
Quote from: gaf71 on November 08, 2008, 02:53:38
RIP Alison, you'll be sadly missed by many here at Exeter.

Yes. In the few months she was at Exeter she made many friends. One of the 'Characters', she will be sorely missed.
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2008, 15:56:06 »
very tragic news the second death from car journeys to or from work in recent weeks,the last was a swindon based controller.
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2008, 20:49:40 »
Very sad news
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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2008, 11:21:23 »
On behalf of ALRUG (Avocet▸ (Branch line from Exeter to Exmouth) Line Rail Users Group) I send sincere condolences to Alison's family, friends and colleagues. This was very sad news.

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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2008, 23:32:10 »
I'm very sorry to have to post this, but there has been a recent development on this tragic event:

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a mother-of-two in a car crash.

Alison Langton, 33, from Dawlish, Devon, died when her Honda car was in collision with a Ford Mondeo in Sannerville Way, Exminster on Thursday.

The 33-year-old driver of the Mondeo was arrested. The local man is being treated for non-life threatening injuries at an undisclosed hospital.

Police said the arrested man and Ms Langton did not know each other.

Ms Langton's family issued a statement which said she would be sorely missed.

For the full report, from the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page), see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7720571.stm

Our thoughts are with Alison's family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.

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« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2008, 00:25:39 »
A few of us were aware that the "incident" may not have been an "accident" but couldn't post anything until something was made public. It's such a tragic loss, I didn't know Alison that well but the few times I met her she was a friendly chirpy lass and she will be deeply missed.
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« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2008, 14:17:40 »
Saw this in the paper this morning, very sad news.
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« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2008, 15:40:44 »
Quote from: vacman on November 11, 2008, 00:25:39
A few of us were aware that the "incident" may not have been an "accident" but couldn't post anything until something was made public.

I had heard it spoken, and hoped to God it wasn't true... this is truely awful.
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