South Africa

Seven hurt in panic after train derails in Cape Town

18 August 2017 - 09:26 By Aron Hyman
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
The derailed train caused the injuries of seven people, while other commuters had to disembark.
The derailed train caused the injuries of seven people, while other commuters had to disembark.
Image: @earlseptember via Twitter

Seven people were injured when they jumped out of a moving train “in panic” after a carriage wheel derailed in Cape Town on Friday.

The incident happened during the peak-hour morning commute at a platform at Bellville station.

Metrorail spokesperson Riana Scott said that the people only sustained light injuries such as “sprained ankles”.

Social media reports indicated delays on the line between Strand and Bellville but Scott said information was still being gathered.

subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Most read

  1. 'That's the gunman', says survivor of Rand Water shooting as footage matches ... South Africa
  2. Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time South Africa
  3. Defence lawyer in Senzo Meyiwa murder case believes his life is in danger South Africa
  4. Eastern Cape health spokesperson Kupelo arrested for alleged matric certificate ... South Africa
  5. Woman drowns after accidentally driving vehicle off a ship in Gqeberha harbour South Africa

Latest Videos

Photographer describes seeing spooked horses running through London as 'surreal'
Mikel Arteta salutes ‘unbelievable’ Kai Havertz after another impressive display