Woman dies after being struck by train at Auckland rail crossing
A woman has died after being struck by a train at a rail crossing in Henderson, Auckland. The incident caused significant travel disruptions, with rail replacement buses implemented for the affected line.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns at rail crossings and impacts local public transportation infrastructure.
<p>A woman has died after being struck by a train in Henderson this afternoon.</p> <p>Police were called to the rail crossing near the Sturges Rd Train Station on Mt Lebanon Ln around 2.55pm.</p> <p>"Sadly, I can confirm a woman was pronounced deceased at the scene," Acting Inspector Warwick Stainton said. "This is understandably a terrible incident for everyone involved and we are working to notify the next of kin."</p> <p>A cordon was expected to remain in place until this evening.
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