Ashton
Ashton is a spokesperson for KiwiRail who provided details regarding a recent incident where a maintenance truck was struck by a freight train near the Kaimai Tunnel. Ashton confirmed that despite the collision, there were no injuries, and emphasized the seriousness of the incident, noting that investigations by both KiwiRail and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are underway.
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