Police are trying to uncover the identity of a man, 35, who was run over by a train in Westonaria.
According to Captain Siphiwe Ndlovu, Spokesperson for the Westonaria Police, the man was run over by a train on Sunday (19 June) at approximately 2:40pm.
Ndlovu explained that officers from the Westonaria Police responded to a railway-related incident between the Westonaria and Verdekom railway stations.
Upon their arrival at the scene the members were met by a security officer who witnessed the incident. The security officer pointed out to police that a body was found lying on the railway tracks.
The train came to a halt a short distance away from where the incident took place. It was travelling from Carletonville to Johannesburg.
An inquest is currently under investigation. Police are urging residents to assist police in identifying the deceased and tracing his family. The investigating officer, Constable Mokgalagadi can be contacted on 084 578 8793.
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