Fatal train incident - Kaiwharawhara at Wellington

One person has died after being struck by a train in Kaiwharawhara, Wellington this morning.

Emergency services responded to the incident, near State Highway 1, at around 8.45am.

The road was partially closed but has since reopened.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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