Vigil planned for young person killed in Te Awamutu train incident

Friday 25 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 25 Sep, 9:13pm

In this story Waipā District Council

A community vigil will be held at Anchor Park this Sunday following the death of a young person at the Te Awamutu railway station. Emergency services attended the scene on Sunday night after the person died following a train incident.

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1. Waikato TimesFri 25 Sep, 11:09am

   Vigil planned for young person who died in Te Awamutu railway incident (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 25 Sep, 8:00pm

   Te Awamutu train fatality: Victim was a young person, council says (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 25 Sep, 9:13pm

   Young person killed in Te Awamutu train incident (opens in new tab)