Mountain View train collision
The Mountain View train collision occurred on 8 January 2019 when two passenger trains collided at Mountain View station, Pretoria, South Africa. Four people were killed and more than 600 others were injured.
| Mountain View train collision | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 8 January 2019 |
| Location | Mountain View station, Pretoria |
| Country | South Africa |
| Incident type | Head-on collision |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Passengers | 800 |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Injured | 620 |
Accident
The accident occurred at about 09:30 on 8 January 2019 when two passenger trains were involved in a collision at Mountain View station, Pretoria, South Africa.[1] It is unclear whether the accident was a head-on collision,[2] or a rear-end collision.[1] There were over 800 passengers on the two trains- Four people were killed and more than 620 were injured. Almost all of the injured sustained minor injuries, with some moderately injured.[3] Two critically injured victims were airlifted to hospital.[2] Many people were trapped in the wreckage, and fears were expressed that the casualty toll would grow as recovery operations took place.[3]
Investigation
An investigation was opened into the accident.[3] Vandalism and cable theft were suggested as causes for the accident.[1]
References
- Heiberg, Tanisha. "Pretoria train crash: At least three people killed and hundreds injured in South Africa capital". The Independent. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- Drewett, Zoe. "Two dead and 200 injured after trains crash head-on in South Africa". Metro. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- Thom, Liezl. "4 killed, hundreds injured in rush hour train crash in South Africa". ABC News. Retrieved 9 January 2019.