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At least 100 injured as train collides with truck in South Africa 4 dead, scores injured as train derails in South Africa (PHOTOS)
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Scores of people have been injured in a collision involving a train in the Free State province, according to emergency services attending the scene. Four people have been killed and scores injured in a collision involving a train in South Africa’s Free State province, according to emergency services attending the scene.
Emergency services posted details of the accident on Twitter, stating that initial reports indicated at least 100 had been injured. The incident occurred between the towns of Hennenman and Kroonstad.Emergency services posted details of the accident on Twitter, stating that initial reports indicated at least 100 had been injured. The incident occurred between the towns of Hennenman and Kroonstad.
Local media report that the train caught fire after colliding with a truck and another vehicle. Images shared on social media show significant damage to the train.
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