19 February 2021 1 Min Read
Three dead after train crashes into car in Nelson Mandela Bay
in News by Raahil Sain
Emergency workers respond to the accident scene in Perseverance on Friday morning.
Image: WERNER HILLS
Image: WERNER HILLS
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Three people died after a train collided with a vehicle in Perseverance on Friday morning.
Department of transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose confirmed that three people were declared dead at the scene.
Binqose said the train collided with a vehicle at a level crossing at the Perseverance Railway Station.
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He said the vehicle was dragged for 40m before the train came to a halt.
The vehicle tumbled during the ordeal until it eventually dislodged.
An inquest docket has been opened.
Police and emergency teams are still at the scene.
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