Man dies after 'stumbling' into train at Sydney station

A 37-year-old man has died at a Sydney station after he reportedly stumbled and got caught between a train and the platform, police say.

Police said the man appeared to stumble into the train. Source: Ch 7

A man has died after he got caught between a train and the platform at a Sydney station.

Witnesses have told police the 37-year-old man appeared to stumble as the train was stopping at Sydenham station, in Sydney's inner west, late on Friday night.

He died at the scene.

Police say the man appeared to have stumbled into the way of the train. Source: Seven Network

Police will investigate the circumstances of his death and prepare a report for the coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Emergency services at Sydenham station, following the death. Source: Seven Network

Police are still investigating the accident. Source: Seven Network

In a separate incident, a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old woman were trapped in a car for an hour after the car they were travelling in was struck by a train at a level crossing in Victoria's east.

The boy, who was driving the vehicle, suffered major head, chest and pelvis injuries and is now in Royal Melbourne Hospital with injuries to his head, chest and pelvis.

Witnesses said the crash occurred about 6.30pm on Friday in Bairnsdale.

The female passenger was unharmed during the crash.