20 Killed,260 Injured in a Train Accident

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Fri, Jan 05, 2018, 05:30 PM

20 Killed,260 Injured in a Train Accident

Johannesburg, South Africa Jan 5: In a Tragic incident 20 people were killed and at least 260 people have been injured in a train accident in South Africa. Sources said that the death toll is expected to increase as the rescue and forensic operations are underway.

The Accident took place on Thursday when a passenger Train had crashed two vechiles at a crossing and the train caught fire leaving 20 people dead and 260 people injured.

Officials have said that "A truck driver had miscalculated the train's speed and tried to dash across the tracks at the crossing, just outside the town of Kroonstad, and that a passenger vehicle had also been involved."

Officials have added that "the death toll may rise.Three burned carriages are yet to be lifted to check if anyone is trapped inside. It can take 36 hours. Rescuers are working as fast as they can."

The police have taken the Truck Driver into custody and has been Admitted in hospital as he was injured.