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Carer�s rescue fails as train kills woman

...“As she was crossing, her wheelchair for some reason has fallen over and she has been thrown out,” a police spokeswoman said.

Police said the woman’s carer had tried to drag her out of the train’s path.

“The woman was in a motorised wheelchair with her carer who tried to lift her but could not get her off the line,” the spokeswoman said.

The carer, 52, then had to jump out of the way for her own safety.

Ms Weatherall said it was unclear whether bells and flashing lights had given warning of the oncoming train when the woman tried to cross the tracks.

The train station was closed for several hours.

The Public Transport Authority, the Office of Rail Safety and the police are making inquiries.

The PTA said the train driver was receiving counselling.

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