Boy (7) fatally struck by train

Tragedy struck on Tuesday afternoon as a boy was fatally wounded by a train.

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It is reported that the train was enroute from Cape Town when the incident occurred.

‘’Manenberg SAPS opened an Inquest docket for further investigation following an fatal accident whereby a seven year old boy was struck and fatally wounded by a train at about 13:50 on Tuesday, 29 April 2025… The boy was declared as deceased by medical personnel on scene. The circumstances forms part of ongoing investigation,’’ said Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, Western Cape police spokesperson.

Metrorail confirmed the incident, saying they are probing the matter.

''Our Protection Services department confirmed the incident involving a minor yesterday afternoon [Tuesday]. According to the details, the minor was struck by train, while crossing the railway line. There are no further details as this is under investigation. This happened in Area Central, between Nyanga and Heideveld,'' said Zino Mihi, Metroraiol Western Cape spokesperson.

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* THIS BLOG WAS UPDATED TO ADD THE COMMENT OF METRORAIL WESRTERN CAPE

Done by: Mitchum George