Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

Commuters at a Sydney train station were startled when a snake was spotted on the platform. CCTV footage showed people running away from the snake. The incident occurred at an unspecified time and location within Sydney. One individual approached the snake and removed it from the area with their bare hands, while others maintained a safe distance. According to a Transport of New South Wales spokesman, the snake was identified as either a brown or black snake, both venomous species commonly found in Australia. The reason for the snake's presence at the train station is unknown.

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