Man Struck by Train While Fleeing Robbery
- A man dies after being hit by a train while allegedly fleeing a robbery in Adelaide.
- The incident occured on Thursday in the capital city of South Australia.
- The man was struck down by a train while trying to escape the scene of a crime.
A tragic incident unfolded in Adelaide on Thursday afternoon when a 53-year-old man, reportedly fleeing from a robbery, was struck by a train at the Draper St Railway Station. The collision occurred just before 3 PM, leading to the man being rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Witnesses reported that the man had stolen a pack of sugar from a local store. When confronted by the shopkeeper, he allegedly assaulted the shopkeeper by punching him before fleeing the scene. In a desperate attempt to escape, the man ran onto the railway tracks, where he encountered an oncoming train. Despite the frantic warnings from bystanders urging him to move, the man was unable to evade the train in time, resulting in the fatal accident. The incident has raised concerns about safety at level crossings and the potential consequences of criminal behavior. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the police will prepare a report for the coroner. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with both criminal activity and railway crossings.