The crash happened at the Lincoln Rd level crossing in Addington on Friday. Photo: Geoff SloanThe man who died after being struck by a train while riding an e-scooter at a level crossing in Christchurch has been named. Roads in the area were closed for much of Friday while the police serious crash unit undertook a scene examination. The death came a day before another serious e-scooter crash in the city. Both crashes are being investigated by the serious crash unit.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 28, 2026 00:26 UTC