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Man killed by goods train in Fraser

In a separate incident, 21 people were injured in a head-on crash between a taxi and light motor vehicle in KwaDukuza.

A 54-year-old man was killed after being struck by a goods train in Fraser on Saturday.

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) paramedics found the man lying in a prone position next to the tracks after being alerted by eyewitnesses, who reported he was crossing the tracks when the train hit him.

In an unrelated incident, 21 people were injured in a head-on collision between a taxi and a light motor vehicle on the R74 near the KwaDukuza Child Welfare bridge.

This accident left 21 people injured in KwaDukuza. Photo: IPSS Medical Rescue

IPSS Medical Rescue confirmed the collision left victims with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

Paramedics stabilised the injured at the scene before transporting them to various healthcare facilities for further treatment.

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Sboniso Dlamini

Sboniso has been a journalist with The North Coast Courier since 2014. He is passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives through his storytelling. He finds joy in sharing the stories of ordinary people, believing that everyone has a story worth telling.
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