Fall from train death, Runcorn
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the death of a man who fell from a train at Runcorn today.
Initial inquires indicate the man hung on to the rear of the train when it was stopped at Altandi Station at approximately 1.30pm.
The train departed the station and as it was an express train it did not stop at Runcorn Station.
The man fell from the back of the train approximately 300m south of Runcorn Station and died.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident, and appealing to anyone who may have witnesses the man on the back of the train to contact them on 3364 3311.
Inspector Tim Peters reminds people “The railway is not a playground. People should not put themselves at risk around trains.”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
