Chaotic Train Derailment in Western Cape Injures 25 in Paarl
Sep 18, 2024, 07:30 AM
A passenger train derailed near Dal Josafat Station in Paarl, South Africa, on Tuesday night, resulting in injuries to at least 25 people. The incident occurred on a Western Cape line and involved the derailment of two passenger carriages. Witnesses described the scene as 'chaos.' Rescue operations were immediately launched, with the Drakenstein disaster management team on the scene. Authorities, including Metrorail Western Cape and Prasa, have initiated a probe into the cause of the derailment, which remains unclear at this stage. Some reports indicated that more than 30 people were injured.
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