Rescue workers say dozens hurt in South Africa train crash

Thursday
Jan 4, 2018 at 4:46 AM Jan 4, 2018 at 4:46 AM

The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) " South African rescue workers say dozens of people have been injured in a train accident in Free State province.

ER24, an emergency responders' group, said Thursday on Twitter that there are initial reports of about 100 injured people in the crash between Hennenman and Kroonstad.

Citing witnesses, media outlet eNCA says part of the train burst into flames after it was hit by a truck.

Thursday
Jan 4, 2018 at 4:46 AM Jan 4, 2018 at 4:46 AM

The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) " South African rescue workers say dozens of people have been injured in a train accident in Free State province.

ER24, an emergency responders' group, said Thursday on Twitter that there are initial reports of about 100 injured people in the crash between Hennenman and Kroonstad.

Citing witnesses, media outlet eNCA says part of the train burst into flames after it was hit by a truck.

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