Two people escaped with their lives yesterday after a train collided into their vehicle at Groutville railway station yesterday evening.
According to Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha initial reports indicate that the car was hit on the front fender and was dragged by the train.
The car was found by Netcare 911 and IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics crumpled at the side of the train tracks.
One occupant escaped with minor injuries and the other was severely traumatised.
They were stabilised and transported to local hospital.
Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.