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Emergency Crews Respond to Train Incident
A person suffered critical injuries after a collision with a train on a railway bridge.
A person was struck by a train on a rail bridge near Saltwater Creek in Redruth, Timaru, around 3:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept.9, 2025. Authorities confirmed the incident involved a locomotive. Emergency services, including an ambulance, helicopter, operations manager, and rapid response vehicle, were dispatched to the scene.The injured individual has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital. Emergency crews remain on site as of this afternoon.
A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a train in Timaru this afternoon.
Did you know? – New Zealand’s rail network spans over 4,000 kilometers, connecting major cities and rural communities across both islands.
Pro tip: – Always exercise caution near railway tracks. Trains cannot stop quickly, and crossings should be approached with awareness.
Reader question: – what safety measures are in place to prevent pedestrian access to rail bridges?
what happened? A person was struck by a train on a rail bridge in Timaru.
When? Around 3:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 9,2025.
Where? Near Saltwater Creek in Redruth, Timaru.
Status? The pedestrian is in critical condition and has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital. Emergency services are still at the location.