Police are investigating whether two men who left the scene of collision between a truck and a train in Sydney’s south-west on Friday were allegedly stealing copper wiring.
Emergency services were called to railway tracks on Rumker Street, Picton, about 3pm following reports of a collision between a passenger train and a truck.
The train and the truck collided on Friday afternoon.Credit:Nine News
Police believe the vehicle was either parked or had stalled on the tracks when it was hit by the Southern Highlands Line train, carrying about 30 people.
“One person has been treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for non-life threatening injuries,” NSW Police said in a statement. “The driver of the truck and his passenger had left the scene prior to police arrival.”
Acting Inspector Dan Bennett, of Camden Police Area Command, told the Herald on Friday night the alleged theft of copper wiring will form part of their investigation.
He said officers seized and towed the truck, which will undergo forensic analysis including fingerprinting.
The alleged theft of copper wiring will form part of the police investigation. Credit:Nine News
Passengers were helped from the train and services were suspended in both directions between Moss Vale and Campbelltown.
