Mum pushes 11 year old son in front of oncoming train

A mother pushed her 11-year-old son in front of an oncoming train as travellers watched on in horror.
The boy, named only as Leon, was severely injured when he fell onto the tracks at the station in Hamburg, according to reports in Germany.

The driver of the train was unable to stop in time and the youngster's leg was crushed under the wheels, Bild reported.

Emergency services took almost 40 minutes to free the child, who remained conscious throughout his ordeal, the newspaper said.
His mother, identified as Jana, is believed to have attempted to flee Hoheluftbruecke railway station following the incident on Sunday.

But the 31-year-old was quickly apprehended by police, according to Bild.

Young Leon was taken to hospital where he remains in a severe condition, Hamburg Police told Sky News.

He is not thought to have suffered life threatening injuries.

Local media in Germany reported that the boy's leg had to be amputated, although police refused to comment.

Mother Jana is currently undergoing a psychiatric evaluation amid reports that she is suffering from a psychological condition.