Christmas Miracle Needed: Young Child Fights for Life After Being Mowed Down by Train in Horror Brisbane Smash
- A child is in a desperate battle for survival in hospital just days before Christmas after being struck by a train in Brisbane’s north.
- The youngster was rushed to Brisbane Children’s Hospital in a life-threatening condition after the horrific incident at Carseldine train station on Saturday evening.
- Queensland Police have launched an investigation into the tragedy, which has left the community in shock.
Panic erupted at Carseldine train station at about 6pm on Saturday when emergency services were alerted to the fact that a child had been hit by a train.
‘Police and emergency services were called to a railway station on Beams Road, Carseldine just before 6pm this afternoon following reports a child had been struck by a train,’ a Queensland Police spokesperson revealed.
Details of the child’s age and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain scarce, but what is clear is that the youngster’s life hangs in the balance.
In a heart-wrenching development, Queensland Ambulance declined to comment on the incident, citing the sensitive nature of the situation.
The aftermath of the tragedy saw Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula, and Sunshine Coast line trains suspended between Geebung and Petrie, leaving commuters facing delays of up to 60 minutes.
As the community rallies around the child’s family, prayers are being said for a Christmas miracle that will see the youngster make a full recovery.
‘Investigations are ongoing,’ the police spokesperson added, as detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the horrific incident.