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RNZ News
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Wellington train line resumes after car crashes onto tracks, hit by train
The scene of the crash in Glenside. Photo: Supplied Wellington's Kapiti line is back up and running after a car crashed into train tracks in the suburb of Glenside on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene after the vehicle left Middleton Road at 1.05pm, landing on the rail lines. The sole occupant was helped out of the car by members of the public before a train collided with the vehicle. The driver suffered minor injuries, police said. Police had closed Middleton Road but it has since reopened and trains services are also running due to the tracks being cleared. Metlink is advising passengers to expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Wellington train line suspended after car crashes onto tracks, hit by train
The scene of the crash in Glenside. Photo: Supplied A car has crashed onto a rail line and been hit by a train in the Wellington suburb of Glenside this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene after the vehicle left Middleton Road at 1:05pm, landing on the rail lines. The driver was helped out of the car by members of the public before a train hit the vehicle. The driver - who was the only occupant of the vehicle - suffered minor injuries, police said. Train services on the Kapiti line have been suspended after the crash. Metlink said buses were being arranged, but public transport users should seek alternative arrangements where possible. The road is also closed while emergency services are at the scene. Police have asked motorists to take an alternative route and expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
