A young boy is in a critical condition after a tragic fall from a moving train in Sydney’s southern suburbs.

The 13-year-old boy fell from the train and landed on the tracks near Engadine, suffering severe head injuries.

Emergency services quickly responded to the incident, arriving at the Princes Highway near Heathcote Road around 8:20 p.m.

Paramedics from NSW Ambulance provided immediate medical care to the boy at the scene.

He was subsequently transported to The Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick, where he remains in a critical condition.

He was taken to The Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick in a critical condition.

Officers attached to Sutherland Police Area Command established a crime scene.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is currently underway.

Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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