Matamata College student dies after being hit by a train

Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7:06pm

A female high school student has died after being struck by a train in Matamata on Wednesday afternoon. The collision occurred around 3.15pm near the intersection of College and Firth Streets. Police and emergency services attended the scene near the college.

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1. Waikato TimesWed 12 Mar 2025, 4:11pm

   In Brief: Person hit by train in Matamata (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 12 Mar 2025, 4:57pm

   Pedestrian in critical condition following collision with train (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 12 Mar 2025, 5:04pm

   Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by a train in Matamata, Waikato (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 12 Mar 2025, 7:06pm

   Matamata College student dies after being hit by train (opens in new tab)