Boy dies after being hit by train at Auckland's Baldwin Ave station
A young boy died after being struck by a train at the Baldwin Avenue station in Auckland, New Zealand. Police are currently investigating the incident and have interviewed witnesses, including students who were present at the scene.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding pedestrian rail crossings in urban environments.
Cordons have been lifted at the Auckland rail station where a boy died after being struck by a train.
Police said they were called to Baldwin Avenue Station in Mount Albert at 3.28pm on Wednesday.
An officer at the cordon told RNZ the victim was a young boy, and family members were seen crying.
Auckland Shift Commander Inspector Kerry Watson said the pedestrian was struck at a rail crossing and died at the scene.
"We have been working to notify his next of kin, and the community will appreciate that this will be devasting news for them."
Baldwin Avenue train station in Mt Albert, Auckland.
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