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Two-year-old hit by train at halt | Two-year-old hit by train at halt |
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A two-year-old boy has been hit by a train near Bangor. | A two-year-old boy has been hit by a train near Bangor. |
The accident happened on the Belfast side of the Seahill railway halt at Ballyrobert just before 1100 BST on Wednesday. | The accident happened on the Belfast side of the Seahill railway halt at Ballyrobert just before 1100 BST on Wednesday. |
It is believed the train driver saw the child on the track and slowed down but was unable to avoid him. | It is believed the train driver saw the child on the track and slowed down but was unable to avoid him. |
The boy has been taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children in Belfast, where his condition is being assessed. | |
The Bangor rail line has been closed until further notice. | The Bangor rail line has been closed until further notice. |
A bus substitution is in place, and passengers can use their rail tickets on scheduled Metro and Ulsterbus services. | A bus substitution is in place, and passengers can use their rail tickets on scheduled Metro and Ulsterbus services. |