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On 16 August 2022, at approximately 08h27, a road truck collided with a Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) train at the Glosam level crossing in the Northern Cape.
The train was not loaded and was travelling in the direction of Hotazel from Postmasburg.
The train had right of way so the road truck driver should have stopped at the level crossing to allow the train to pass but failed to do so.
This resulted in the collision and derailment of the train’s three locomotives and 14 empty wagons.
Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. The line has since been closed for the recovery of the wreckage.
The railway track and overhead track equipment (OHTE) have been significantly damaged because of the incident. Prior to this morning’s incident, the line was in a good condition.
TFR would like to remind road users that trains require a longer distance to stop so it is inadvisable to attempt to cross a level crossing when trains are approaching.
It is critical to obey the rules of Level crossing as follows:•A train has right of way on the track.•Bring your vehicle to a complete stopwhen approaching a level crossing.
Look, listen and think.•Only cross once youhave ascertainedthat no trains are approaching.
Issued on behalf of Transnet Freight Rail
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