Invercargill fatal train collision

The story so far

Emergency services responded to the scene near Turnbull Thomson Park at about 5.20pm, and Elles Road was closed between Tweed and Forth Streets while police examined the scene.^{17 Mar 2025} The crossing reopened around midnight after the scene examination, and police appealed for public help while working to identify the man.^{18 Mar 2025}

Latest

Police have now identified the 54-year-old man who died.^{25 Mar 2025} KiwiRail said the train driver is being offered support.^{25 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 17 Mar 2025Person killed after being struck by freight train at Elles Road crossing.
2. 18 Mar 2025Police appeal for witnesses; crossing reopens around midnight after scene examination.
3. 25 Mar 2025Police identify the 54-year-old man killed in the Invercargill train incident.
4. 25 Mar 2025KiwiRail says the train driver is being offered support.

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