Home / New ZealandTeen killed in train collisionWairarapa Times-Age16 Feb, 2013 10:49 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe girl killed in this morning's train crash in Carterton has been named as Grace Ellen Diedrichs from Carterton.The 15-year-old died after the ute she was traveling in collided with a passenger train.A 17-year-old boy who was driving the ute was taken to Wairarapa Hospital with serious injuries.The police serious crash unit is investigating after the collision at a crossing on Wiltons Rd about 8.15am.Road blocks have been set up at both ends of Wiltons Rd while a scene examination is conducted.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Police said the driver of the south-bound commuter train was ``extremely shaken''.The driver was not injured and is being supported by police, Victim Support and KiwiRail.Police said there was ``extensive damage to the vehicle from the impact of the train''.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The few passengers who were on the train at the time will be taken by bus to Wellington.Police have appealed for information from anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the vicinity of the crash to contact Wairarapa Police on 06 370 0300.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandAuckland'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval New Zealand20yo killed in Hamilton was celebrating birthday before fatal fightNew ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
