A 52-year-old woman died after being struck by a train in Dannevirke last night.
The incident occurred near Allardice Street at around 8pm.
Police say the victim had recently moved to Dannevirke and attempts to identify and locate her next of kin are ongoing.
A post-mortem will take place later today but police say the death does not appear to be suspicious.
The matter has been referred to the coroner.
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