A man and a child have tragically died after a pram rolled onto the train tracks at Carlton Railway Station in Sydney’s south on Sunday.
Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12.25pm following reports that the pram, carrying two children, had rolled off the platform.
Sadly, a two-year-old daughter and a 40-year-old Indian man were pronounced dead at the scene. Another two-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman, who were also involved, were not injured and are currently being assessed by paramedics.
Officers from the St George Police Area Command have established a crime scene. However, NSW Police have indicated that the incident is not believed to be suspicious at this time.
Train services between Wolli Creek and Hurstville on the T4 line have been suspended, with the public advised to avoid the area.
Transport for NSW has reached out to bus companies to provide replacement services, but these are not yet available on site. Passengers are encouraged to listen to announcements and check information displays for updates.
In a post to X (formerly Twitter), the police urged the public to steer clear of the area, stating, “The investigation is ongoing.”
Sydney Trains has advised passengers to delay their trips and seek alternative travel arrangements during this time.
NSW Premier Chris Minns, who lives just 100 metres from the train station and is the area’s local member, paid tribute to the father: “He gave his own life to try and save his children. It’s a very confronting and sad day for the St George community and for that family from the Kogarah area.”
NSW police superintendent Paul Dunstan told media that one of the toddlers was largely untouched and was found by responding officers between the tracks.
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