Man struck by train at Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a man being struck by a freight train in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 10 January 2021.

About 4.45am, a west bound interstate freight train ran over a man who is believed to have been sleeping on railway tracks near the Kalgoorlie train station.

The 42-year-old man received serious head injuries and was conveyed by ambulance to Kalgoorlie Hospital.

Investigators are urging anyone with dash-cam or mobile phone vision, or who has any information relating to this incident, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au .

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