Mountain View train collision

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Mountain View train collision
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Date8 January 2019
Location Mountain View station, Pretoria
CountrySouth Africa
Incident typeHead-on collision
Statistics
Trains2
Passengers800
Deaths4
Injured620

The Mountain View train collision occurred on 8 January 2019 when two passenger trains collided at Mountain View station, Pretoria, South Africa. Four people were killed and more than 600 others were injured.

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Accident

The accident occurred at about 09:30 on 8 January 2019 when two passenger trains were involved in a collision at Mountain View station, Pretoria, South Africa. [1] It is unclear whether the accident was a head-on collision, [2] or a rear-end collision. [1] There were over 800 passengers on the two trains- Four people were killed and more than 620 were injured. Almost all of the injured sustained minor injuries, with some moderately injured. [3] Two critically injured victims were airlifted to hospital. [2] Many people were trapped in the wreckage, and fears were expressed that the casualty toll would grow as recovery operations took place. [3]

Investigation

An investigation was opened into the accident. [3] Vandalism and cable theft were suggested as causes for the accident. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Heiberg, Tanisha. "Pretoria train crash: At least three people killed and hundreds injured in South Africa capital". The Independent. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  2. 1 2 Drewett, Zoe. "Two dead and 200 injured after trains crash head-on in South Africa". Metro. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 Thom, Liezl. "4 killed, hundreds injured in rush hour train crash in South Africa". ABC News. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
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