Pedestrian killed by train in Christchurch

A police spokesman said the incident happened at 11.50pm last night. File photo

A pedestrian has been hit and killed by a train in Christchurch.

A police spokesman said the incident happened at 11.50pm last night on the main trunk line between Blighs and Wairakei Rds.

Police were not releasing any more details until the dead person's next of kin were notified.