Suspicion of arson on metrotrail train

Mluleki Mrwebi
10 December 203

Metrorail in the Western Cape said two carriages on a train were burnt on Monday with indication that it was an act of arson. 

Fortunately no one was injured and an investigation into the cause of the fire is being conducted by police. 

The fire caused several delays in the afternoon. 

Metrorail Western Cape Regional Manager Mthuthuzeli Swartz said according to the preliminary reports the fire was an act of arson because it started on a trailer and there is no way that a fire could ignite from the trailer as there are no cables in there.

Swartz said they are conducting their own investigation into the matter as well as the police are investigating.