A schoolboy is in a critical condition after becoming trapped under a train at North Melbourne Station in a dramatic operation that took up to an hour to complete.<\/p>\n
The young boy was rushed to the Royal Children\u2019s Hospital under lights and sirens just before 4pm on Monday after suffering serious lower body injuries.<\/p>\n
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Schoolboy rescued after falling under train<\/p>\n
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n The incident occurred when the boy\u2019s backpack became stuck between carriages and he subsequently fell onto the train tracks.<\/p>\n Emergency services received several triple-0 calls, sparking a mammoth rescue operation involving rescue crews, police and multiple advanced life paramedics.<\/p>\n The extrication took between 45 minutes and an hour, with crews working to free the trapped child in what Ambulance Victoria described as an incredibly traumatic scene.<\/p>\n Paramedic Alex Hemsley said the incident was distressing for all involved, including emergency workers who will receive support.<\/p>\n \u201cVery traumatic scene for all involved,\u201d he said. \u201cThey did a fantastic job. They did everything as quickly as they could have done, provided the highest-level care to this young person in potentially one of the most traumatic days of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n