Toddler critical after train crashes into car in Witbank

Three people were left injured Tuesday morning, including a 2-year-old girl, when a train crashed into the side of their light motor vehicle at the Jakaroo Crossing in Witbank.

ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at 10:08 to find the light motor vehicle just off the side of the tracks. A man, woman and 2-year-old girl were found seated outside the vehicle.

“Medics assessed the patients and found that the man and woman had sustained moderate injuries while the 2-year-old girl had sustained numerous injuries and was in a critical condition” ER24 said in a statement.

The patients were treated for their injuries and the young girl provided with advanced life support interventions. Once treated, the patients were transported to a nearby private hospital for further care.

The details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.

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