Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Teen graffiti artist killed by train in tunnel

A male is deceased after being hit by a train between Lewisham and Petersham Railway Stations. It is believed the male may have been graffiting at the time. Picture: Bill Hearne Source: The Daily Telegraph

  • Teen believed to be spraying graffiti
  • Hit by Sydney train in tunnel
  • Four males report death to police

A TEENAGER killed by a train in Sydney's inner west may have been spraying graffiti, police say.

Officers were called to Lewisham railway station shortly after 9.30pm (AEDT) on Wednesday following reports a train driver had hit something.

An 18-year-old man's body was found in the tunnel of the West Street overpass.

It is believed he may have been spraying graffiti inside the tunnel with friends when he was hit.

The man is yet to be formally identified or his next of kin notified.

A short time later four males attended Glebe police station to report the incident and were helping police with their inquiries.

The male train driver and guard were breath tested and returned negative readings.

Marrickville police are preparing a coronial report.

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