Two hit by trains, one dies

By Nomava Nobumba
18 November 2009

ER24 paramedics attended to two separate incidents where commuters were hit by trains yesterday.

A man, believed to be in his late thirties, was found lying on the tracks, under the train, at the Muldersvlei station in Stellenbosch .

ER 24 spokesperson Tristan Wadely says the man sustained serious injuries and was dead on arrival of emergency services.

“According to the eyewitnesses, it is alleged that the man jumped in front of the train,” said Wadely.

In a separate incident, a 21 year old man allegedly fell while attempting to get on a moving train at the Bellville station.

“He was found lying under the train between the tracks and the platform,” said Wadely.

Wadely says the victim sustained serious injuries, but in a stable condition was taken to Tygerberg Hospital for further treatment.