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Arson suspected as woman suffers serious burns in Cape Town train fire

30 May 2018 - 10:28 By Timeslive
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A train on fire between Southfield and Ottery in Cape Town on May 30, 2018.
A train on fire between Southfield and Ottery in Cape Town on May 30, 2018.
Image: City of Cape Town

A woman suffered serious burns on Wednesday when a train caught fire in Cape Town.

Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Theo Layne said arson was suspected.

The seriously injured woman‚ who suffered suspected third-degree burns‚ and three other women with minor injuries were taken to hospital.

The train stopped just short of Ottery station with two carriages ablaze.

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