Tag Archive | "accident"

Train hits 4WD at Salisbury North

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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THE occupants of a four-wheel-drive that stalled on a northern suburbs rail crossing last night fled the vehicle just before it was hit by a train. Police said the incident happened on a level crossing on Bagsters Rd at Salisbury North about 11.15pm and that no on had been hurt.

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Man struck by train

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

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A man has died after being struck by a passenger train near Brighton station. The man, believed to be in his 60s, was hit as the train approached the station about 1.30pm. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances and that they are preparing a report for the coroner.

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Trains halted after cyclist accident

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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Trains halted after cyclist accident

A MAN was lucky to escape serious injury when a train hit the rear wheel of his bike at Salisbury Interchange. The man suffered minor injuries, including abrasions to his arms, chest and back in the near-miss, which happened just before 6.30pm.

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Late Ghan arrives in Adelaide

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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Late Ghan arrives in Adelaide

About 200 passengers on the Ghan have arrived in Adelaide more than half a day late. The front locomotive of the train was derailed about 300 kilometres south of Alice Spring on Sunday night when it hit a large bull.

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Train strikes pedestrian at Park Tce

Monday, October 19, 2009

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Train strikes pedestrian at Park Tce

A PERSON has been struck down and killed by a train at Bowden. Around 12 people were on board the single-carriage train when the crash occured near the Bowden Railway Station near Park Tce about 9pm.

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