Historical Events tagged with "shosholoza meyl"
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Passenger Train and Truck Collision at Geneva Station
A collision occurred between a passenger train and a truck at a level crossing at Geneva Station, located between Hennenman and Kroonstad in the Free State of South Africa. The accident resulted in the tragic deaths of twenty people, with an additional 260 individuals suffering injuries. The train, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, was traveling when it struck the truck, leading to significant chaos at the scene. Emergency services once again were put to the test in responding to such a large-scale incident, highlighting ongoing safety concerns over railway crossings in the region.
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