“The most beautiful, bubbliest, kind-hearted girl”
18:54, 16 Oct 2025Updated 19:53, 16 Oct 2025
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to ‘amazing’ and ‘beautiful’ Adele(Image: Facebook )
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid after an ‘amazing’ and ‘beautiful’ mum tragically died on the railway line in Greater Manchester.
Emergency services were called to Patricroft railway station, in Eccles, at around 7.50am on Saturday (October 11), to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Officers were pictured outside the railway station throughout the morning, with several services affected between Manchester and Liverpool.
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British Transport Police have since confirmed they were called along with paramedics but that a person was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Police at the scene
The deceased has now been named as mum Adele Victoria Silcock. No suspicious circumstances were involved with Adele’s death. Bolton Coroner’s Office has confirmed it has received a referral with a file now being prepared for the coroner.
The incident is not currently being treated as suspicious. Emergency crews remained at the station throughout the morning before services resumed at around 12.30pm.
On a GoFundMe page, a tribute written by Adele’s family read: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Adele Victoria Silcock, who left us unexpectedly on October 11, 2025.
“Adele was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and friend to so many and her absence leaves an unimaginable void in our lives.
“Her passing came suddenly, and our family is heartbroken as we try to navigate this loss. We are creating this GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses and provide some financial support as we make arrangements and take care of her three young children, Eviee, Jenson & Romie.
“Any amount, no matter how small, will help lighten the burden during this painful time. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page or keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers.”
Donations can be made online to support the family here.
Tributes were also posted publicly across social media following her death, as a tribute by Sarah Thomson posted online read: “Absolutely devastated to hear you’ve gone. I’m going to miss seeing your silly posts in my news feeds. I hope you find peace and to know your babies are going to be well looked after. RIP you beautiful amazing woman.”
Tasha Schofield wrote: “I still can’t believe you’re gone Adele Victoria. The most beautiful, bubbliest, kind hearted girl I have ever met. You are going to be missed by so many! Thinking of your 3 beautiful babies and family at this horrible time.”
Nicola Simpson penned: “Such sad news I can’t believe your gone Adele Victoria. We had some laughs and your beautiful children I hope you’re at peace my friend will miss you thinking of you’re children and family at this sad time. RIP Adele.”
Following the incident, a spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Patricroft railway station at around 7.50am on Saturday (11 October) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”