An 11-year-old boy remains in a critical condition after he was hit by a train at Evanston Gardens

An 11-year-old boy remains at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital after being hit by a train on Tuesday morning.

An 11-year-old Trinity College student continues to fight for life after he was hit by a train in Adelaide’s north on Tuesday.

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 said the Year 7 student was struck while crossing Tambelin Railway Station.

“The incident occurred before school and a number of Trinity students and staff witnessed this event,” Mr Hately said.

Emergency services treat a school student at Tambelin train station in Evanston Gardens after he was hit by a train. Picture: 7NEWS

“The student received prompt first aid and emergency responders were quickly on the scene.”

He said he was taken to hospital where his family met him.

”This is a very distressing time for our community and of course the family of this student. “The safety and wellbeing of our students is always our top priority, and we are deeply saddened by this event.

“We ask you all to keep this student in your thoughts and prayers as they receive medical treatment.”

He said counselling was being made available to students and staff.

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

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

The train left the scene of the incident about 11.15am on Tuesday.

Clark Rd was also closed to motorists for over two hours.

Two friends travelling to university were on the train when it hit the child.

Students Sophie Shepley, 18, and Morgan Taylor, 18, both from Freeling described the panicked scene.

“The train stopped and people were running up and banging on the door,” Ms Shepley said.

“They were getting everyone’s attention to let people know someone’s been hit. It was really confusing and we didn’t know what to do.”

Emergency services at Tambelin train station in Evanston Gardens, where an 11-year-old boy was hit by a train on Tuesday. Picture: Matt Loxton

Morgan Taylor, 18, and Sophie Shepley, 18, at Tambelin train station in Evanston Gardens, after a child was hit by a train. Picture: Matt Loxton

She said from her position on the train she could see the injured boy, who appeared to be conscious.

“I saw his body and when I saw him he was (moving),” Ms Shepley said.

Emergency services wasted no time in getting to the scene.

“Firefighters were the first ones there,” she said. “They were pretty quick.”

Ms Taylor said she and her friend were on their way to UniSA at Mawson Lakes when the incident occurred.

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

Police tape across the train crossing at Tambelin train station in Evanston Gardens after the boy was hit. Picture: Matt Loxton

They were not expecting a confronting sight just outside their train.

“Outside our window was where he ended up,” Ms Taylor said.

“I didn’t notice him until after the train was stopped. It was a bit of a shock.”

She said members of the public rushed to the boy’s aid immediately.

“One lady in particular was there and helping,” she said. “It’s a freak accident.”

Education Minister Blair Boyer expressed sympathy for the student and his family.

“My thoughts are with the young person and the family because this going to be a horrendous time for them,” Mr Boyer said.

The resident of a house on Clark Rd that faces the train station, said he saw the aftermath of the incident after he was alerted by the commotion.

“I came out the front and saw the fire brigade and saw the ambos,” resident Fred Schmidt, 73, said.

He said the station is “pretty busy when it’s school time”.

“There’s always a lot of kids out here,” Mr Schmidt said.

A Transport Department spokesman said police are investigating the incident.

“Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian and their family and friends,” the spokesman said.

A bus was organised to transport passengers left stranded with the stopped train.

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