Offici­als warned the toll could rise as operat­ions contin­ued to clear the crash siteJOHANNESBURG: A passenger train smashed into a truck at a level crossing in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 14 people, injuring 180 and throwing several carriages off the rails. Flames ripped through the twisted wreckage and choking black smoke rose into the air as desperate passengers clambered out of the train to escape the inferno. Officials warned the toll could rise as operations continued to clear the crash site. The truck driver was taking chances… that cost lots of lives,” Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi told reporters at the scene. The New Year is a busy period for transport in South Africa, with railways and roads carrying passengers returning to work after the holidays.

Source: The Express Tribune January 04, 2018 14:37 UTC