Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by train in Timaru

Monday 8 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 8 Sep 2025, 5:57pm

In this story Hato Hone St John, KiwiRail, Christchurch Hospital

A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a locomotive on a rail bridge near Saltwater Creek in Redruth. Emergency services responded to the incident around 3.30pm on Monday. The individual has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital for treatment.

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1. 1NewsMon 8 Sep 2025, 5:27pm

   Pedestrian critical after being struck by train in Timaru (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 8 Sep 2025, 5:57pm

   Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in critical condition after being hit by train in Timaru (opens in new tab)