Tragedy strikes in Sydney’s CBD as a teenage girl is killed by a light rail tram

Tragedy strikes in Sydney’s CBD as a teenage girl is killed by a light rail tram

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…By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.

Teenage girl dies in a light rail tram accident in Sydney’s CBD

In Sydney’s Central Business District, a 16-year-old girl has died after being trapped under a light rail tram.

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Emergency services were alerted around midnight and rushed to George Street, Haymarket, where the girl was stuck under a carriage with critical injuries.

Police Rescue and Fire & Rescue NSW officers worked to free her from the tracks, but despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

NSW Police officers and firefighters worked frantically to free the girl trapped under tram carriages, who tragically died at the scene
NSW Police officers and firefighters worked frantically to free the girl trapped under tram carriages, who tragically died at the scene

The tram driver, a 52-year-old man, was taken to the hospital for mandatory testing.

The police have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Impact on light rail services

Due to the accident, light rail services are currently not operating between Central and Circular Quay on Thursday morning.

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Gift Badewo is a passionate and dedicated individual who holds a degree in Linguistics and African Languages. Her desire to make a positive impact on her community and contribute to the advancement of society has led her to pursue a career in a field where she can utilize her skills and knowledge effectively. Gift is based in Lagos, Nigeria and is…

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