By Tando Mfengwana
13 November 2006
A collision occurred between a train and truck this morning killing 19 people and injuring dozens.
A truck carrying farm workers was crossing the Faure level crossing to Ridgemore farm between Faure and Firgrove stations collided with train number 3208 en route from Strand.
Police spokesperson Captain Billy Jones confirmed that 11 of the victims were male and 8 were female.
Twelve other people onboard the truck were injured, Jones said six of the survivors with no serious injuries were onboard the train.
Jones said that the injured ranging from critical to less critical, were immediately sent to the Tygerberg, Somerset Mediclinic, Hottentots-Holland and the Groote Schuur hospitals.
The accident caused extensive delays for trains on the route Strand to Cape Town.
Metrorail confirmed that the lines between the two stations have been reopened to all trains are running on time
According to eyewitnesses the truck stalled at the crossing.
In a statement released by Metrorail, the level crossing confirms to lawful warning signage and is protected by stop boards, road warning signs and train whistle boards.
The names of the victims have not yet been released as the families have not yet been informed of their deaths.
Police have opened an investigation of culpable homicide.
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