Train cuts off man’s legs at Taree in grisly accident

[dancingmongoose]

Police said the victim "didn't move at all" in the seconds before the 1.2km train severed the Aboriginal man's legs and dragged him 10m under the carriage.

"His torso was in between the two train lines. When my officers arrived he was virtually unconscious," Taree Inspector Allan Fidock said.

"Everyone assumed that he was deceased but then he has murmured and moved.

"It is a tragic and horrific incident for the young fella. He is alive but we just hope that the medical staff or surgical guys can give him some sort of quality of life."

The man, who was celebrating his 18th birthday party, was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/train-cuts-off-mans-legs-at-taree-in-grisly-accident/story-fni0cx12-1227163842533

[ghostryder]

Sadly the youth involved in this incident has not survived, he passed away a few days after being hit by the train. And it has come out that four of the gathered crowd that threw rocks at the police the train and made life tough for the Ambos have been charged and will face court over this action.