Train delays for Gippsland V/Line after person hit by train near Bridge Water Dr and Mid Valley Rd in Morwell

Commuters travelling to and from regional Victoria faced train delays after a person died after being hit by a train in Morwell.

Commuters travelling to and from regional Victoria faced train delays after a person was hit by a train in the Latrobe Valley, where they died.

Emergency services rushed to the corner of Bridge Water Dr and Mid Valley Rd in Morwell — behind the Mid Valley Shopping Centre — after reports a pedestrian was hit by the Gippsland V/Line train about 10.45am on Thursday.

The Gippsland train lines have come to a halt after a person was hit by the train in Morwell and died on Thursday morning. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Morwell Railway station is about 3km away.

Gippsland line trains were delayed as authorities attended the scene.

Passengers were urged to check station platform displays, listen for announcements and allow extra time for their journey.

Authorities attend the corner of Bride Water Dr and Mid Valley Rd in Morwell after a person was hit by a train on Thursday morning. Picture: Jack Colantuono

The VICSES were called to assist at the scene.

Gippsland man Gerard Steaves said he saw police cars with their sirens activated.

“I was just around the (Mid Valley) shopping centre and then all of a sudden I heard sirens and people saying someone was badly hurt,” Mr Steaves said.

SES crews also assisted at the scene. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“It’s just a tragedy, especially the circumstances around it.

“Gippsland is a very close community — despite what people say — I’m just gobsmacked... (it is) disturbing, heartbreaking.”

The 38-year-old said his thoughts were with the person’s friends and family.

“Christmas is only around the corner and that’s when families come together the most,” Mr Steaves said.

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