Train Derails Near Durban, Damaging Railway Line and Timber Cargo
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Tue 00:37
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What happened
A Transnet Freight Rail train derailed near Amazimtoti, close to Durban, in the early hours of December 12, 2012, after a portion of the railway line was damaged by heavy rains in the area. The incident, which occurred at 3:10 am, damaged a mass pole and caused two locomotives and one wagon to derail. The train was transporting timber from Bayhead to Umkomaas.
From sanews.gov.za
Why it matters
The derailment and damage to the railway line disrupt freight transport in the region. The Railway Safety Regulator has launched a rigorous investigation into the incident, which occurred within KwaZulu-Natal.
From sanews.gov.za
Who's involved
- UmkomaasDestination point for the timber cargo
- DurbanMajor city near the site of the rail incident
- KwaZulu-NatalProvince where the rail incident took place
- South AfricaCountry where the railway incident occurred