A baby was killed by a passing train while her mother was crossing the train tracks near Philippi on Friday morning.
Police spokesperson, Frederick Van Wyk said circumstances which led to the woman standing on the tracks were being investigated and an inquest docket has been opened. The woman was taken to hospital for trauma counselling.
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