03/03/2014

Man Dies After Getting Hit By A Train In Co Kildare

A man has died after being hit by a train in County Kildare.

The man was believed to have been retrieving something from the track when he was struck by the train at Sallins Station on Sunday.

Emergency services attended the scene, and the line has since reopened.

Irish Rail has expressed its sympathy to the man's family.

(CD)

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