UPDATE: Man found near train tracks in Moseley has died
Authorities are investigating what led to the elderly man being hit by the train and are searching for his next of kin.
UPDATE (11am Friday, 31 May): THE man who had been sent to the hospital has died. Listen as Andreas Mathios relays the info to the Queensburgh News.
We are in contact with his family and others close to him and are working on a follow-up as and when they are comfortable with speaking about his death.
Here is the original story: A ROUTINE patrol by community security guards led to the discovery of a man who had been badly injured after apparently being hit by a train sometime before 6.30am on Friday, 31 May.
Blue Security spokesperson, Andrea Mathios, said that the control room had been contacted by an armed response officer on a routine patrol in the Moseley area who came across the man he described as ‘critically injured.’
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Mathios said the man was found on the railway lines near the Fairfield turnoff. Listen as Mathios describes the scene.
Mathios said the man, who is still in a critical condition, has not been identified. “If we do not find the next of kin we are going to have a problem because we have no information for this man,” said Mathios.
Mark Swan, communications officer for Moseley Neighbourhood Watch (MNW) said he had contacted shops and homes in the area including Flame Lily Park in the hopes that someone might know who the man is. “I have some of his belongings with me too, but unfortunately nothing to identify him,” he said adding that anyone who might know the man could contact MNW on 0832681484.
Keep an eye open for updates from the Queensburgh News Facebook page as and when they become available.
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