Southern train services in Auckland are affected after an emergency services incident near Takanini. Image / Google
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a train in Takanini.
Southern train services in Auckland are disrupted after the incident next to The Warehouse in Walters Rd. The tracks are currently closed in both directions.
A St John Ambulance spokesperson said they were called to an incident at 8.12am this morning.
Auckland Transport said all Southern Line services will be starting and terminating at Homai.
Commuters are asked to use bus services between Homai and Papakura.
The remainder of the network is unaffected.
Meanwhile a car has been struck by a train at State Highway 26 near Morrinsville.
A single ambulance from Morrinsonvile attended the crash at 5.59am.
One person was treated for minor injuries.
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