Man, Child Dead After Pram Falls on Tracks in Carlton

CORRECTION: The children are two 2-year-old girls, not boys as previously stated.

A man and child have died after an incident at a train station in Sydney's south.

About 12.25pm today (Sunday 21 July 2024), emergency services were called to Carlton Railway Station, following reports a pram – carrying two children – had rolled from the platform onto tracks.

A 2-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man died at the scene.

A second 2-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman were not injured, and are being assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

Officers attached to St George Police Area Command have established a crime scene.

The incident is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

The public is urged to avoid the area.

Buses are replacing trains – visit Transport for NSW's website for the most up to date information.

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