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South Africa taxi collides with train near Ballito | South Africa taxi collides with train near Ballito |
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A minibus taxi has collided with a train near Ballito in South Africa, killing at least 14 people, according to KwaZulu-Natal emergency services. | |
The BBC's Milton Nkosi says it is believed the taxi was carrying 20 passengers when it went over a bridge and hit a train as it plunged onto a railway line below. | The BBC's Milton Nkosi says it is believed the taxi was carrying 20 passengers when it went over a bridge and hit a train as it plunged onto a railway line below. |
South Africa has an exceptionally high accident rate on its roads. | South Africa has an exceptionally high accident rate on its roads. |
At least 10,000 people die on the roads a year, mostly due to reckless driving. | At least 10,000 people die on the roads a year, mostly due to reckless driving. |
No-one on the train was injured, according to ENCA news. | No-one on the train was injured, according to ENCA news. |
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