A yet-to-be identified motor rider on Monday suffered a tragic death after he was hit by a moving train at Avenor in Accra.

The unfortunate incident occurred around 5:30pm when the deceased who was riding a motorbike attempted to cross the rail line.

According to eyewitnesses, the rider noticed the train approaching but miscalculated his ability to cross the tracks before it reached him. In his haste to make it to safety, the train struck him, killing him instantly.

The Ghana Police Service was called to the scene. They have since deposited the body at the mortuary.

Efforts are underway to identify the deceased and trace his relatives.

Meanwhile, residents of Avenor have called on relevant authorities to implement more stringent safety measures around railway crossings to prevent similar occurrences in the future.