Man killed by train near Van Riebeeck Road
Sadly, there was nothing that could be done for the man
A man, believed to be 37 years of age, was killed after being hit by a train in Kempton Park earlier today.
ER24 paramedics and government EMS attended to the incident which was close to the Pretoria and Van Riebeeck roads intersection, Chitra Bodasing Harduth, ER24 spokesman, said.
Upon arrival, paramedics found the man laying near the train tracks.Upon assessment of the man it was found he sustained severe injuries to the head as well as to his left arm.
“Sadly, there was nothing that could be done for the man. He was declared dead. The exact details surrounding the incident are unknown. Authorities were on scene for further investigations, she added.
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