A 52-year-old woman who died after being hit by a train at Punchbowl Station has been identified as a tourist from Vietnam as new details emerge on the item she was trying to retrieve from the tracks.
A man has died after a collision between his car and a train in Melbourne.
The incident took place north of the city in Pascoe Vale on Wednesday night.
The driver, who is yet to be identified, died at the scene just after 8pm.
His passenger managed to leave the car before the collision which took place at a busy railway crossing.
It is not yet clear how the incident occurred.
Ms Nguyen was on holiday visiting her sister when she was hit by the train on Tuesday afternoon as she attempted to retrieve her shoe after it fell onto the tracks.
Unfortunately, once on the tracks, Ms Nguyen was unable to return to the platform and was pinned underneath the train about 3.30pm.
“She dropped her slipper and tried to pick it up,” her nephew Toan Huynh told the Daily Telegraph.
Family members of Ms Nguyen told the publication she visited regularly to see her sister.
The 52-year-old Vietnamese tourist who died after being hit by a train at Punchbowl Station has been identified as Tuyet Nguyen. Picture: Facebook
Family members of Ms Nguyen revealed she visited regularly to see her sister. Picture: Facebook
Shocked onlookers called for help as station staff and emergency services worked urgently to free Ms Nguyen who was trapped under the train.
She was rushed to hospital once she was freed more than an hour later but succumbed to her injuries shortly afterwards.
Sydney Trains have since extended their condolences to her family and friends after the incident.
“This was a tragic and traumatic incident for all those involved. We thank Sydney Trains staff, emergency services, and those who rendered assistance for their efforts,” a spokesperson from Sydney Trains said.
It is understood Ms Nguyen sustained multiple serious injuries during the incident. Picture: Richard Dobson/News Corp Australia
It is understood Ms Nguyen sustained multiple serious injuries during the incident.
The train driver returned a negative breath test result.
Traffic on The Boulevard were redirected by police toward Arthur Street for an hour as the rescue teams attempted to save the woman.
Commuters waiting for trains were plunged into chaos as Sydney Trains braced for delays into the evening.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestoppers.com.au.