Teenager killed while train-surfing near Effingham railway station
An inquest docket has been opened following the death of the 17-year-old boy.
A TEENAGER, who was allegedly train-surfing, was electrocuted on the roof of a passenger train on Saturday afternoon.
According to KZN SAPS provincial spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele, the 17-year-old victim has been identified as Sabelo Nxumalo.
“Members from the Durban SAPS Search and Rescue (SAR) along with Metro Police SAR and eThekweni Fire & Rescue were called out to Effingham Railway Station following the incident. It is believed the 17-year-old victim, Sabelo Nxumalo, was train surfing on the roof when he was electrocuted.
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“The train was traveling from Duffs Road to Durban when the train conductor noticed the victim and alerted the train driver to stop. The body was recovered and handed over to members from KwaMashu SAPS,” Mbele said.
She added an inquest docket has been opened following the teenager’s death.
While the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) have yet to comment on the incident they have over the years warned of the dangers of train surfing with young people risking life and limb in the name of so-called fun.
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