- A commuter is lucky to be alive after falling beneath a train at a Brisbane station
- The incident took place at Virginia station about 4:15pm on Wednesday evening
A commuter has been seriously injured after falling beneath a train at a Brisbane station.
The incident took place at Virginia station about 4:15pm on Wednesday.
It is understood the man was talking to emergency services as they were attempting to free him from under the carriage, the Queensland Times reported.
A commuter is lucky to be alive after falling beneath a train at a Brisbane station (pictured)
It is understood the man was talking to emergency services as they were attempting to free him from under the carriage
A Queensland Police Service spokesman told 9News that a visually impaired elderly man accidentally fell onto the tracks.
Trains services have been suspended on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Sunshine Coast and Caboolture lines between Northgate and Geebung.
‘Alternative transport is being organised to convey customers between these stations however major delays can be expected,’ a Queensland Rail statement read.
More to come.
The incident took place at Virginia station about 4:15pm on Wednesday evening
Commuters were left at a stand after train lines were suspended
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