Police are working to identify a man who was struck by a train in Invercargill yesterday afternoon.
An adult male was hit by a train at the pedestrian crossing on the corner of Tyne and Ness St shortly after 5pm.
The track and crossing on Elles Rd reopened around midnight following a scene examination.
Inspector Stu Harvey said thanked the public for their patience while the area was cordoned off.
“Police are continuing efforts to identify the deceased, which is likely to take some time.”
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact police on 105.
On Thursday, high school student Sarie Morton was killed when she was struck by a train in Matamata.
