Boy, 11, hit by train 'while watching video on new iPhone' on way to London school

Jaiden Shehata was likely distracted by a video on his phone when he was hit by the approaching train - (Family Handout, British Transport Police)

A London schoolboy who was hit by a train on his way to school was probably distracted watching a video on his new smartphone, an inquest heard.

Jaiden Shehata, 11, was killed when he was hit by a train on a level crossing near Kenley in south London at around 8am on January 23, 2025.