Car crashes into train traveling to Nyanga

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Metrorail in the Western Cape has urged motorists to be cautious when approaching level crossings after a car crashed into a train, traveling from Phillipi to Nyanga on Wednesday morning.

‘’Reports from the train crew are that the train driver observed a vehicle approaching the level crossing and sounded the warning horn. Despite the warning horn from the driver, the vehicle was reported to have proceeded onto the crossing, which then led to the incident,’’ said Zino Mihi, Metrorail Western Cape spokesperson.

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Mihi advised motorists not to take the risk of crossing.

“Trains by nature, appear to be moving slow at a distance, resulting in motorists miscalculating their speed. However, they are fast moving and aren’t able to make sudden stops. Therefore, we urge all road users and pedestrians to continue to exercise extreme caution when approaching level crossings and to adhere to warning signals.”

The Central Line service has since been restored and trains are now operating according to schedule

Done by: Shaneca Cupido

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