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Teen critical after falling from train near Milsons Point station

Teenager suffered head, chest and pelvis injuries after falling from train.

A teenage boy fell from a train onto tracks between Wynyard and Milsons Point stations as it crossed Sydney Harbour Bridge around 11:30am Thursday. The boy suffered multiple injuries to his head, chest and pelvis and was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in critical condition.

A Careflight helicopter landed in Bradfield Park with medical staff, who treated the boy on site before transport. Police are working to establish where on the train he fell.

Trains resumed in both directions between North Sydney and Wynyard after the temporary halt.

11:30am Thursday
Time
Between Wynyard and Milsons Point stations
Location
Royal North Shore Hospital
Hospital
Head, chest and pelvis
Injuries

Why it mattersCritical injuries to a young person; temporary disruption to major Sydney transport corridor.

AustraliaSydney transport incident; CBD commuters and Harbour Bridge users affected.

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