New Zealand

Person killed after being struck by train in Wellington

21:32 pm on 2 July 2023

Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

Police have confirmed that one person died after being struck by a train in Wellington this morning.

Emergency services responded to the incident in Kaiwharawhara near State Highway 1 at about 8.45am.

The road was partially closed but has since reopened, and the death will be referred to the coroner.