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Teen Seriously Injured in Train Surfing Fall
12 Nov
Summary
- A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after falling from a train.
- The incident occurred on the Sydney Harbour Bridge while likely train surfing.
- Transport authorities are installing safety devices to prevent such activities.
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after suffering multiple severe injuries, including to his head, chest, and pelvis, following a fall from a moving train on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Emergency services were alerted around 11:30 AM on Thursday to the incident between Wynyard and Milsons Point stations.
Police suspect the teenager was engaged in train surfing, also known as buffer riding, an activity increasingly seen on social media. He was reportedly with two other individuals who are assisting police inquiries. This dangerous behavior has led to 12 serious injuries in New South Wales over the past five years.
Sydney Trains has implemented measures to deter such acts, including barring passengers from rear carriages of Tangara trains and installing specialized "nose cone" safety devices to block access to the exterior areas used for train surfing. Authorities are actively working to install CCTV across all Tangara trains by the end of next year to further enhance safety and deter risky behavior.
Officials strongly condemn train surfing, emphasizing the extreme risks involved and the potentially life-changing consequences. They are urging the public to forgo the allure of social media fame for such perilous activities. Despite a significant reduction in reported incidents, the challenge of preventing all such dangerous stunts remains a priority.
