A teenager is in critical condition after falling from a moving train while attempting a dangerous stunt known as 'train-surfing' in Sydney, Australia. Emergency services responded to the incident on the morning of Saturday, June 13, after the 16-year-old fell during the stunt, which involves riding on the outside of a moving train.
Details of the Incident
The boy fell from the side of a moving carriage onto the tracks between St Peters and Sydenham stations in Sydney's inner west. He was treated at the scene by New South Wales Ambulance workers for serious head and arm injuries before being rushed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. According to Australian news site news.com.au, he is in a critical but stable condition.
New South Wales Police reported: 'Officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command attended and were told a 16-year-old boy had fallen from a train compartment onto the tracks.' Police are investigating the incident, which has caused significant disruption to rail services.
Train Type and Government Crackdown
The incident occurred on a Tangara model train, known as a T-set. This train type is at the centre of a government crackdown on the controversial 'train-surfing' trend. The New South Wales government announced a pledge last year to fit all double-decker T-set trains with anti-surfing devices by the end of 2026.
The dangerous practice of train-surfing has been a growing concern for authorities, leading to increased measures to prevent such stunts and protect young people from serious injury or death.
