Man dies after being hit by train at railway crossing in Adelaide

A man has died after being struck by a train during the morning commuter rush, with emergency crews fighting to save his life at the scene.

A man has died after being struck by a train at a northern suburbs railway crossing during Tuesday morning’s commuter rush.

Just after 8.30am, police and ambulance crews were called to the Dudley Park crossing near Pym St following reports a pedestrian had been hit.

According to The Advertiser, more than a dozen emergency vehicles surrounded the intersection as paramedics worked on the pedestrian behind a screen.

The train involved in the incident remained nearby with no passengers on board, while commuters were asked to leave and seek alternative transport.

Emergency services are responding to a serious incident at Dudley Park, near Adelaide, after a person was struck by a train early this morning. Image: Google Maps

Tragically, police later confirmed a 30-year-old Munno Para West man died at the scene.

Police said the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

Originally published as Man dies after being hit by train at railway crossing in Adelaide