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Train fatality - Papatoetoe
Train fatality - Papatoetoe
Emergency services are currently at an incident involving a Freight Train hitting a pedestrian.
The incident occurred at approximately 6.40am this morning at the Papatoetoe Railway Station in Shirley road, Papatoetoe.
The deceased is believed to be a male aged 59 years.
Whilst yet to be confirmed Police believe they know his identity.
It has been reported the male was walking along the train tracks in a northerly direction towards the Papatoetoe Railway station when he was struck by the North Freight Train.
The Northern Communications Shift Commander Inspector Tony Wakelin said this has been a traumatic experience for the Train driver and Victim Support has been arranged for the driver.
" There will be considerable delays to morning commuters as it will take some time to clear the scene" he said.
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