Source : Perth Now news
A man believed to be in his 80s has died after he was struck by a train near Carlton railway station on Sunday afternoon, with inquiries continuing into how the incident happened.
Emergency services were called to Railway Parade at Carlton about 1.50pm, around 200 metres west of the station, after reports of concerns for a man’s welfare.
Authorities were then told the man had been hit by a train in the rail corridor.
Paramedics tried to revive him, but he died at the scene.
He has not yet been formally identified, though he is believed to be aged in his 80s.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death, including whether it was related to self-harm or a tragic misadventure.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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