LATEST UPDATE: 18 People Burnt to Death, At Least 254 Injured in Truck & Train Crash, Free State

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LATEST UPDATE: 18 People Burnt to Death, At Least 254 Injured in Truck & Train Crash, Free State
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4 Jan 2018, Free State - UPDATED (19h50): A Tragic day for South Africa! In the Latest update it's been confirmed that 18 people have burnt to death and at least 254 have been injured in the train accident in the Free State.

It's believed that there were 713 passengers on the train when the accident happened. According to reports, a truck failed to stop at a level crossing.

REPORTED EARLIER: ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring says: “Fire services were the first to arrive on the scene, soon followed by ER24 Paramedics and other services.

Approximately 100 people have been injured this morning following a collision between a train, truck and light motor vehicle between Hennenman and Kroonstad in the Free State.

Provincial Fire and Medical services were the first to arrive on the scene, finding that several carriages were lying on the side. A fire had broken out in one of the carriages and had begun to spread.

ER24 paramedics, along with other services, began to evacuate the train and assess the patients while Fire Services began to battle the blaze.

Upon assessment, paramedics found that approximately 100 patients had sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.

The patients are currently being treated on scene and will be transported to nearby hospitals for urgent treatment.

Initial reports show that no fatalities have been found on the scene.

The details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.

Families who had loved ones onboard the train travelling from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg can call the 24 hour line on 011 544 9623. Officials will be able to assist with names and hospital admissions.



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