Surry Hills tram tragedy: Man dies after being struck by light rail carriage in Sydney
A man has died after being struck by a light rail carriage in Surry Hills, sparking a major police operation and halting services in the busy inner-city precinct.
Emergency services were called to Devonshire Street just after 1.15pm on Thursday following reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a light rail vehicle.
Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command arrived to find a man, believed to be in his 40s, trapped under the carriage.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.He is yet to be formally identified.
According to the Daily Telegraph, witnesses described a confronting scene at the light rail stop, with one bystander saying, “I heard a bit of a commotion. I just looked down and thought somebody’s dog had run underneath or something. There was a bloke’s f...ing leg sticking out.”
Police established a crime scene and have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact police.
