One person has died after an incident involving a heritage train service at Te Awamutu railway station yesterday. <\/p>\n
Senior Sergeant John McCarthy said emergency services were notified about 6.20pm on Sunday. <\/p>\n
“Sadly, one person died at the scene,” he said. <\/p>\n
“This is a tragic incident, and we are providing support to wh\u0101nau and those who acted immediately to try to help.”<\/p>\n
McCarthy urged anyone who witnessed what happened to contact police online, or by calling 105. <\/p>\n
The serious crash unit has carried out a scene examination and inquiries were ongoing. <\/p>\n
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, as the regulator for rail safety, was notified about the incident last night.<\/p>\n
“Police is investigating, and NZTA is gathering information about the incident to determine if a separate investigation will be undertaken by NZTA as the rail safety regulator,” a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
“Heritage rail service operator Steam Incorporated Ltd has recommended (to their members and other operators) the suspension of heritage services in other parts of the country as a precautionary measure while investigations are undertaken.”<\/p>\n
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