Over 300 hurt in South Africa train mishap
Johannesburg, Oct 5 (IBNS): At least 320 people were injured in a train collision incident in South Africa's Kempton Park area on Thursday, media reports said.
The passenger train accident, which left 320 commuters injured on Thursday evening, occurred when one train rear-ended another train that was faulty and stationary at Van Riebeeck Park Station in Kempton Park, reported news24.
Gauteng Metrorail said 32 people suffered serious but not critical injuries.
Gauteng Metrorail Spokesperson Lillian Mofokeng was quoted as saying by news24: "The Metrorail train crews of both sets are also getting medical attention."
"The injured commuters were taken for medical attention at various hospitals, including Tembisa, Kalafong, Zamokuhle, Arwyp, Tambo Memorial, Linksfield, Bertha Gxowa and Milpark Hospitals," the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said an investigation will be performed to ascertain the cause of the incident.
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