UPDATE - Train Incident - Kapiti

Saturday, 3 September 2022, 12:35 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police are now in a position to confirm a person has died after being struck by a passenger train in Kapiti this morning.

Emergency services responded to the incident near MacKay’s Crossing at Whareroa Road, Paekakariki just before 10am.

Police would like to thank motorists and commuters for their patience and cooperation.

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