Probe launched into Richards Bay train crash

Probe launched into Richards Bay train crash

Transnet Freight Rail says recovery efforts continued on Tuesday at the scene of a train collision in Richards Bay in northern KZN.

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It's understood that the trains crashed into each other before derailing on Sunday.

 

It's understood the railcars were transporting export coal.

 

Investigations are underway into whether a power outage or a signalling issue could have caused the crash.

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TFR says teams were immediately dispatched and have been on the ground dealing with the wreckage.

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It says no serious injuries were reported, and the trains’ crew were sent for medical check-ups.


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