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| 4 dead, scores injured as train derails in South Africa (PHOTOS) | 4 dead, scores injured as train derails in South Africa (PHOTOS) |
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| 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. | 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. | 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. |
| The train, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, was reportedly on its way from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. |