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Teen Falls From Train on Sydney Harbour Bridge

A police inquiry could prompt safety checks on bridge rail operations as services recover

Overview

  • A teenage boy fell from a train on the Harbour Bridge rail corridor between Wynyard and Milsons Point and was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in critical condition, reports say Thursday.
  • Emergency crews treated the boy on scene and a CareFlight helicopter landed at Bradfield Park to fly him to hospital.
  • Some outlets report multiple injuries to the head, chest and pelvis, but police have not publicly confirmed the full extent of his injuries.
  • Train services between Wynyard and Milsons Point were suspended and later resumed with Transport for NSW warning commuters to expect delays of up to 40 minutes.
  • NSW Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the fall and authorities will review operations on the T1 North Shore line as services recover.