One dead after being struck by train

The incident occurred at around 2.55pm. Photo: SunLive.

Police are confirming a young person has passed away after being struck by a train in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga this afternoon.

A police spokesperson says emergency services responded to the incident on Hewletts Road around 2.55pm.

"Most of the roads in the area have reopened, but a small section of Hewlett’s Road, MacDonald Street and Maunganui Road, remains closed.

"The death will be referred to the Coroner."

1 comment

Very Sad

Posted on 01-08-2023 06:31 | By Thats Nice

How on earth did this person not hear or see an approaching train?


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