Chaos as woman is stuck under train
Written by admin on July 9, 2024
Sydney’s rail network was thrown into chaos after a woman fell onto the tracks became trapped under a train.
The woman, who NSW Ambulance confirmed was aged in her 50s, fell onto the tracks at Punchbowl train station in Sydney’s southwest on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to the station where Fire and Rescue NSW crews worked to free the woman from beneath the train.
It is understood a large team of paramedics, including intensive care, critical care and rescue paramedics worked to treat the woman.
She was immediately transferred to an ambulance where crews worked to stabilise her before she was taken to St George Hospital about 4.45pm.
Police closed The Boulevarde and directed traffic toward Arthur St for about an hour.
It is understood the woman is suffering from multiple serious injuries from the collision.
Commuter trains were thrown into chaos, with Sydney Train customers being warned of possible delays throughout the late afternoon and evening.
Images from Central station show crowds awaiting trains, which were slowly travelling on the T3 Bankstown line.
“Service disruption – Allow extra travel time due to an incident requiring emergency services at Punchbowl earlier,” warning signs read.
Commuters travelling towards Punchbowl will have to board all-tops services to Revesby, with several services cancelled.
Transport for NSW has since confirmed trains are running again between Bankstown and Campsie.
The incident also had major effect on other train lines, with both T8 and T3 services running off-timetable and switching platforms.
Sydney Trains took to social media where it advised commuters replacement buses were being organised.
“Passengers are still advised to allow plenty of extra travel time,” a statement said.
“Passengers are also advised to listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates.”
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Sydney Trains earlier posted a statement to social media, notifying passengers of the incident.
“Please continue to allow extra travel time due to an incident requiring emergency services at Punchbowl,” the statement reads.
“Limited buses are replacing trains between Bankstown and Campsie in both directions due to an incident requiring emergency services at Punchbowl.”
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