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Man, child dead after pram falls onto train tracks

By AAP Newswire

Jul 21, 2024

Sydney train file image — A two-year-old girl and a man have died after a pram rolled onto train tracks. -AAP Image

A man and child are dead after a pram carrying two children rolled onto train tracks in Sydney's south.

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Emergency services were called to Carlton Railway Station at 12.25pm on Sunday following reports the pram had rolled from the platform.

A two-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man died at the scene.

A second two-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman were not injured.

Train are not running in both directions between Wolli Creek and Hurstville due to an incident requiring emergency services at Carlton.— T4 Sydney Trains (@T4SydneyTrains) We are arranging replacement buses between Wolli Creek and Hurstville, and between Sydenham and Tempe, however none are available right now. pic.twitter.com/2TUB43SdFm July 21, 2024

NSW Police said the incident was not believed to be suspicious, but a crime scene has been established.

Members of the public are urged to avoid the area and buses will replace trains for some time.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

By AAP Newswire

Australian Associated Press