Dad, Trinity College hunt for heroes who were first on the scene after son, student Rhyle Abiado was struck by train

The head of Trinity College hopes to identify and thank the people who responded quickly to the scene of a horror train incident involving student Rhyle Abiado, 11.

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The head of Trinity College wants to identify and thank the heroes who responded quickly to the scene of a horror train incident involving student Rhyle Abiado.

In a statement to the families of Trinity College students, head of school Nick Hately, hailed the action of first responders.

“Members of the public were on the scene quickly and jumped in to support and provide initial first aid,” Mr Hately said.

“In time we hope to be able to identify these people and thank them personally.”

He called for safety upgrades to Tambelin Station where the incident occurred.

“This particular station needs a pedestrian safety barrier,” he said.

Mr Hately also called for parents to educate their children about “concentrating when around roads or trains”.

The father of the 11-year-old boy who remains in hospital after he was hit by a train in Adelaide’s north on Tuesday has spoken about the family’s ordeal.

Marvin Abiado said his family was heartbroken as they anxiously waited for the results of 11-year-old Rhyle Abiado’s brain scans.

Mr Abiado said he was thankful for the people who rushed to the scene to help his son after the accident at Tambelin Railway Station that shocked the city.

“May God bless the people who supported by son,” Mr Abiado said.

Rhyle Abiado, 11, with his father Marvin Abiado. Picture: 7 News

On Tuesday morning, Mr Abiado said he had dropped Rhyle off at the Elizabeth train station with his wife so Rhyle could attend school.

“Wife ring me and told me that we have to go to hospital because Rhyle had been struck by a train,” Mr Abiado told 7News.

Mr Abiado said Rhyle was under sedation after sustaining critical injuries but was now in a stable condition.

“I always hold his hand and say that you’re going to stay with me and just keep on fighting strong and keep strong, ” Mr Abiado told 7News.

“Rhyle’s is very passionate on animals especially farm animals, that’s why we bring him to Trinity College,” he said.

Emergency services were called to Tambelin train station in Evanston Gardens, after a boy was hit by a train. Picture: Matt Loxton

Emergency services were called to Tambelin Railway Station at Evanston Gardens about 8.15am after reports a child had been struck by a train.

The Advertiser understands the boy has critical injuries, including a laceration to the head, and remains at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

In a communication to parents on Tuesday, Head of Trinity College Nick Hately offered counselling services to families and students at the school.

The Gawler line, between Elizabeth and Gawler, suspended services in both directions for a few hours – with substitute buses in operation.