An Oamaru man was killed early yesterday when he was hit by a train while on the platform of the Oamaru Railway Station.
Oamaru police sergeant Wayne Brew said the 28-year-old man was believed to have gone to the station to eat a pizza and was sitting on the edge of the platform.
Sgt Brew said it appeared the man fell asleep and was hit by the northbound freight train about 1.40am.
Police were unable to release the man's name yesterday because next of kin were still being notified.
Sgt Brew said the train's driver notified train control of the accident and police were called.
The train was held up for about two hours while a replacement driver was sent to take over.
Details of the fatal accident are still being investigated and will be referred to the coroner.
