Murrumbidgee Police District officers have commenced an investigation into the collision. Photo: Traffic and Highway Patrol Command – NSW Police Force.
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider has died after colliding with a freight train in the Riverina.
Police said emergency services were called to Twigg Road, Yenda, about 18 km northeast of Griffith, at about 5:30 pm on Monday (2 September) following reports a motorcycle had collided with an eastbound freight train.
The rider died at the scene, and Murrumbidgee Police District officers have established a crime scene, with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident ongoing.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.
Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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