2 Jul 2023

Person killed after being struck by train in Wellington

9:32 pm on 2 July 2023
Electrical wires hanging over the train.

Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

Police have confirmed that one person died after being struck by a train in Wellington this morning.

Emergency services responded to the incident in Kaiwharawhara near State Highway 1 at about 8.45am.

The road was partially closed but has since reopened, and the death will be referred to the coroner.