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Teenager dies after being found on fire in London street

An 18-year-old woman has died after being found on fire in a street in south-west London. Police said her death appeared "non-suspicious" but appealed for any witnesses.

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London teenager fire death 'not suspicious'

Police said the death of an 18-year-old woman who died after being found on fire in a London street appeared "non-suspicious" but appealed for any witnesses.

Police were called to a level crossing where the woman was said to be on fire. Credit: Google Street View

Scotland Yard confirmed that the teenager had a young son, who was being looked after by relatives when she died and remains in their care.

Police are seeking three people who rushed to the woman's aid and tried to put out the flames in New Malden, south-west London.

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