New Zealand Police are continuing to investigate a train fatality in Invercargill, including work on the ongoing formal identification process.
According to authorities, an adult male was hit by a train at the rail pedestrian crossing on the corner of Tyne and Ness Street shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday. The track and railway crossing on Elles Road reopened around midnight after conducting a scene examination.
“Police would like to thank the public for their patience while the area was cordoned off,” Inspector Stu Harvey said in a release. “Police are continuing efforts to identify the deceased, which is likely to take some time.
“As part of these inquiries, we are asking for any members of the public who may have seen the incident to please get in touch,” Harvey added.
Anyone with information can contact police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report,” or by calling 105 in New Zealand. Please use the reference number 250318/0023.
The matter has been referred to the coroner, and police are conducting inquiries on their behalf.
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