Police seek witnesses after man killed by train in Invercargill

Tuesday 18 March 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 18 Mar 2025, 3:37pm

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An adult male was fatally struck by a freight train at a pedestrian crossing near Elles Road on Monday afternoon. Police are currently working to identify the man and have appealed for public assistance. The rail crossing reopened around midnight following a scene examination.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Mar 2025, 4:30am

   Police call for witnesses after man killed by train (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Mar 2025, 2:46pm

   Invercargill train death: Man fatally struck pedestrian crossing (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 18 Mar 2025, 3:12pm

   Police working to identify man struck by train in Invercargill (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via StuffTue 18 Mar 2025, 3:15pm

   Police yet to identify man fatally struck by train in Invercargill (opens in new tab)

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5. RNZTue 18 Mar 2025, 3:37pm

   Police appeal for help from the public after man killed by train in Invercargill (opens in new tab)