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4 dead, scores injured in South Africa train crash

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4 dead, scores injured in South Africa train crash: Photo @CityOfWelkom

At least four people are said to have been killed scores injured in a train crash in South Africa on Thursday, medical services said, as witnesses reported that the train had collided with a truck.

“Approximately 40 injured and 4 fatalities at the train crash in Kroonstad area,” the Netcare 911 emergency medical service, which sent paramedics to the scene, said on Twitter.

“It is believed that there are approximately 100 patients with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Paramedics are currently on the scene treating the patients.”local online website, Eyewitness news said.

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