UPDATE: NEWSFLASH: UPDATE ON TRAIN COLLISION – FISANTEKRAAL, CAPE TOWN
Following the collision of the two locomotives the emergency and disaster management response teams confirmed that there were no serious injuries.
According to paramedics only one adult male sustained slight injuries and no fatalities has been recorded. The train was carrying approximately 500 passengers that is subject to verification.
The railway line is not electrified and it is operated by Transnet Freight Rail.
It appears Train Number 2677 that was en-route from Cape Town to Malmesbury collided with a stationary goods train at Fisantekraal near Durbanville.
The paramedics will be assessing all the passengers that was on-board the trains for possible injuries.
The situation is under control and does not require any further resources or disaster response teams.
Metrorail arranged buses for the passengers to be taken to various destinations.
The incident will be investigated by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR).
Issued by: Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
At 17:15 an emergency call was received that a train that was en-route from Cape Town to Malmesbury collided with a stationary goods locomotive at Fisantekraal near Durbanville.
From preliminary reports it appears that the train was carrying 300 passengers; and at this stage it is unclear how many people sustained injuries.
However the relevant emergency and disaster management services have been dispatched to the scene of incident.
Issued by: Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town
Wilfred Schrevian Evan Solomons-Johannes
Head: Systems Integration, Special Projects
Acting Head: Disaster Operations Centre
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