Man dies after being hit by train

A man is dead after being hit by a train Lower Hutt this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1.20 after the 60 year old man was hit near Wingate Station.

It's understood the train line is now closed with emergency services still at the scene.

Photo: Edward Swift

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