A young child is in a critical condition fighting for life after a devastating collision with a train at a station in Brisbane's north, just days before Christmas.
Emergency Response at Carseldine Station
Emergency services were called to Carseldine train station on Beams Road at approximately 6pm on Saturday evening following urgent reports that a child had been struck. Queensland Police confirmed that the child was transported to the Brisbane Children’s Hospital in a life-threatening condition.
A police spokesperson informed media that investigations into the precise circumstances surrounding the incident are currently ongoing. No further details regarding the child's age or the exact sequence of events have been released at this stage. Queensland Ambulance Service has declined to provide additional comment.
Major Transport Disruption for Commuters
The serious incident caused significant disruption to rail services across multiple lines. Train services on the Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula, and Sunshine Coast lines were immediately suspended between Geebung and Petrie stations.
Commuters were advised to prepare for extensive delays, with some journeys potentially extended by up to 60 minutes as authorities managed the scene and conducted initial investigations. The suspension caused considerable inconvenience for Saturday evening travellers during the busy festive period.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
As police continue their investigations at the Carseldine train station, the community is left awaiting further news on the child's condition. The tragedy, occurring so close to Christmas, has sent shockwaves through the local area.
The focus remains on the child's critical fight for survival in hospital, while transport authorities work to restore full rail services following the traumatic event.
