Family devastated after tragic ScotRail worker found dead at London hotel after worried sister raised the alarm
FAMILY'S AGONY Family devastated after tragic ScotRail worker found dead at London hotel after worried sister raised the alarm
THE family of a ScotRail worker whose body was found at a London hotel have told of their devastation following her sudden death.
Samorine Djene Touré, from Glasgow, was visiting the English capital over the bank holiday weekend, but her relatives became concerned when they couldn't contact her.
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Samorine passed away suddenly at a London hotel
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The 26-year-old was described as being "completely healthy"
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Her twin sister Samyra was "absolutely distraught" to discover she had died when staff at the Paragraph Edmonton hotel in Kendal Gardens asked cops to conduct a welfare check.
Her body was discovered on the morning of Sunday, May 4.
Samorine, 26, was described as being "completely healthy" before her sudden death and a post-mortem examination is currently being carried out.
She worked at Glasgow's Central Station and was a former pupil of Knightswood Secondary School.
Speaking to Glasgow Live, Samyra's partner James Aitken said: "She (Samyra) completely broke down. Their step-dad and little brother arrived at the same time as me and they were absolutely distraught, screaming and wailing - we all were. It's still a massive shock to us and unbelievable. We are waiting to find out what has happened.
"The family were all really close and the twins did everything together. She loved life and was so happy. She was such a good aunt to the kids, she loved them."
James has launched a GoFundMe page in the hopes of repatriating Samorine back to her home country of Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa.
So far, more than £6,500 has been raised.
The fundraiser reads: "We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts to ask for your support.
"Our beloved Samorine Djene Touré recently passed away in the UK, and her wish was to be laid to rest in our homeland, Côte d'Ivoire.
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"The costs associated with transporting a body internationally are significant, including transportation fees and customs clearance. We want to honour Djene's wish, but are facing financial challenges in making this happen.
"We are asking for your generosity in this sad time to help us towards covering these expenses and bring Djene home to her final resting place.
"Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a huge difference and will be deeply appreciated. Thank you for your kindness and support during this difficult time."
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "On Sunday, 4 May at 11.25am, police were notified by the London Ambulance Service about the death of a woman at Kendal Gardens, N18.
"Officers attended alongside paramedics and a 26-year-old woman was sadly declared dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.
"Her death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious at this time. Officers are currently awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination that will be held in due course."
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