Tributes have been paid after a teenager who fell onto tracks at Sittingbourne train station lost her battle for life.

Sophie Lintott's family praised the "bubbly girl who loved life".

The 18-year-old collapsed and fell onto tracks on Monday.

The local woman died of her injuries in hospital yesterday.

In a statement issued today through British Transport Police, Sophie’s family said: “Sophie was a bubbly girl who loved life, family and all her friends from school, guiding, dance and work.

"She touched so many people's lives and will leave a lasting impression.

"Sophie loved flowers, but had expressed a wish for any tributes to be made as donations to either Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance or Crohn's & Colitis UK.”

Tributes also poured in from Tarvos Wealth Ltd in Canterbury where the teenager started an apprenticeship in last August.

Managing director Simon Ludden said: "In the 15 months that Sophie was with us she had become an invaluable member of staff.

"Sophie was hardworking, creative and great fun to work with.

"We will all miss her terribly.

"Sophie was hardworking, creative and great fun to work with" - Tarvos Wealth managing director Simon Ludden

"It is difficult to imagine what her parents must be going through, but of course all of our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time."

Mr Ludden said the teenager usually travelled to work with two other colleagues but they were absent on the day of the accident.

Sophie was also a student at Canterbury College during her apprenticeship where she was studying business administration.

Director of student support services for the college Lut Stewart said: “Staff and students are saddened to hear the news about Sophie.

"Sophie was a lovely person who had a very bright future ahead of her and we extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

"We will be offering support to anyone that needs it during this difficult time.”

Students and staff at the teen's former school Fulston Manor are due to hold a two minutes silence during morning assembly on Friday.

Head teacher at Fulston Manor Alan Brookes said: "Sophie was all things bright, hard working, and never a moments trouble.

"She was just a wonderful girl with an incredible spirit, we are all devastated by the loss."

A Southeastern spokesman said: “Our thoughts are very much with Sophie’s family and friends following this tragic incident. We are assisting the British Transport Police with their investigation.”

Trains were stopped after the incident at around 8am on Monday and emergency crews were called.

Around 100 passengers were seen standing outside the station, as police launched an investigation.

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