Police have released the names of those who died in the crash involving a train and a car on Peachgrove Road, Hamilton, New Zealand on Wednesday 13 November.
Officials at the site of yesterday’s car and train crash in Hamilton. Photo: RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod
All three were in the car, and their names were: William Brown, aged 46, of Huntly, Shylin Huirana-Osbourne, aged 26, of Hamilton and Sione Nusipepa, aged 23, of Huntly.
Police extend their condolences to their whanau and loved ones.
Police would also like to thank all members of the public who responded and assisted with this tragic incident.
“In particular, police would like to speak to the occupants of a vehicle that was stopped at the crossing barrier arm when police arrived on the scene,” it said.
Posts on Facebook identified Sione Nusipepa as being Tongan.
“RIP Sione Leapulu Nusipepa kou ofa lahi atu kia koe Tani kou ofa atu kia koe moe toenga fanau”, another post said in Tongan.
A memorial page on social media for Shylin says he was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, nephew, and moko.
“Our love, support, and kindness during this difficult time have not gone unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful.
We also extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of Shylin’s friends who have also recently passed.
We want to share our love on their own journeys of grief, allowing them the space to come to terms with their loss.
we will share more info when we know more details . Moe mai rā i te aroha mutunga kore – rest eternally,” continued the online memorial page.
An online fundraising page has also been set up to gain “financial support to help us with his final day.”
Three people died and two were seriously injured after a train and car collided at a level crossing yesterday morning.
The train driver was uninjured, but is now on leave.
