Christchurch Police investigating a death of a person hit by a train in Hornby this morning have confirmed the victim was a female.
The name of the deceased, a Christchurch woman aged in her forties, is expected to be released tomorrow, after next of kin have been notified.
Investigators have also now confirmed that the incident occurred at around 4.50 this morning [Saturday 16 February].
Police are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the vicinity of the crash around that time to contact Police.
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Media contact: Stephen Hill, Canterbury District Communications Manager, 027 4363701