Police can confirm that they and additional emergency services are in attendance following a serious incident in Te Kuiti, south of Hamilton.
A pedestrian has been struck by a train as the train was passing through the Te Kuiti railway station at around 6pm this evening. This person has died as a result of their injuries. Police are providing support to the family at this time.
Police are continuing their initial enquires and as this is an on-going situation, there are no further details that can be provided at this time.
The railway line will be closed until further notice.
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Issued by Mere Wilson Tuala-Fata, On-call Senior Media Advisor, PNHQ.