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TEEN DIES AFTER LEGS SEVERED BY TRAIN

It’s been revealed that a teenager, who had both his legs severed by a train in Taree, has since passed away in John Hunter Hospital.

The man was celebrating his 18th birthday with friends and family last week, when he was hit by a freight train at a railway crossing in Bushland Drive.

His injuries were considered critical.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

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2 Comments

  1. Is this the same teenager whose family threw rocks and abuse at the emergency crews who arrived to assist in his moments of need?

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