Person hit by train in Levin

A commuter train has hit a person in Levin.

The Capital Connection train was travelling from Palmerston North to Wellington when at 6:50am on Tuesday it hit a person at Tyne St. They were not at a level crossing.

None of the 82 passengers on board or the train crew were injured.

Emergency services were at the scene and the train has been moved to Levin station.

KiwiRail said it provided tea, coffee and water and cared for the passengers, who would be offered rides to Wellington or back to Palmerston North.

Tuesday evening’s northbound Capital Connection service from Wellington may be replaced by buses.

Police said the road would be closed for some time.

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