54-year-old mother and physiotherapist Jan Mullen died after being struck by a train while walking her dog.

Jan Mullen, a 54-year-old mother and physiotherapist, tragically died on April 25, 2024, after being struck by a train while walking her dog, Fred, near Parbold, West Lancashire. The coroner ruled her death a misadventure, concluding there was no evidence of suicidal intent. Her husband, Dr. Daryl Mullen, suggested her impaired vision and panic may have contributed to the accident. Tributes have poured in, and privacy for the family has been requested.