Man in his 80s dies after being struck by train at Carlton

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

A man believed to be in his 80s has died after being struck by a train near Carlton railway station on Sunday afternoon.

A man believed to be in his 80s died on Sunday after being struck by a train near Carlton railway station. Emergency services were called to Railway Parade at Carlton at about 1.50pm, approximately 200 metres west of the station, after reports of concerns for a man's welfare. Authorities were then informed that the man had been hit by a train in the rail corridor.

Paramedics attended the scene and attempted to revive the man, but he died at the scene. He has not yet been formally identified. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death, including whether it was related to self-harm or a tragic misadventure. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

How it is being reported

• Man believed to be in his 80s dies after being struck by train near Carlton stationAuthorities are working to piece together what happened after an elderly man was struck and killed by a train on Sunday afternoon.The West Australian · 25 Oct, 07:08
• Man believed to be in his 80s dies after being struck by train near Carlton stationAuthorities are working to piece together what happened after an elderly man was struck and killed by a train on Sunday afternoon.Perth Now · 25 Oct, 07:08

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