Tragedy Strikes Small NSW Village
A community in rural New South Wales is in mourning after a one-year-old girl died following a collision with a freight train on Friday evening.
Emergency services rushed to Baranbah Street in Baan Baa at approximately 7.50pm after receiving reports of the incident.
Emergency Response and Fatal Outcome
NSW Ambulance paramedics provided immediate medical treatment to the toddler at the scene. Despite their efforts, the child was later pronounced dead in hospital after being transported for further care.
Officers from the Oxley police district have begun investigations into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Initial reports indicate the child was walking along the road shortly before being clipped by the passing train.
Investigation Underway
The 22-year-old train driver emerged physically uninjured from the incident but was taken to hospital for mandatory testing, as is standard procedure.
Police have established a crime scene at the location as they continue their inquiries. A comprehensive report will be prepared for the coroner as part of the official investigation process.
The village of Baan Baa, located about 500km north-west of Sydney, is home to fewer than 50 families according to the most recent census data, highlighting the profound impact this tragedy has had on the small, close-knit community.
