Hennenman–Kroonstad train crash
On 4 January 2018, a passenger train operated by Shosholoza Meyl collided with a truck at a level crossing at Geneva Station between Hennenman and Kroonstad, in the Free State, South Africa. The train derailed, and seven of the twelve carriages caught fire. Twenty-one people were killed and 254 others were injured.
| Hennenman–Kroonstad train crash | |
|---|---|
A Sheltam locomotive similar to that involved in the crash. | |
Location of the collision in South Africa | |
| Details | |
| Date | 4 January 2018 09:15 |
| Location | Geneva Station 20 km (12 mi) SW from Kroonstad, Free State |
| Coordinates | 27°49′19″S 27°08′04″E |
| Country | South Africa |
| Line | Port Elizabeth–Johannesburg |
| Operator | Shosholoza Meyl |
| Incident type | Level crossing collision |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 1 |
| Passengers | 429 |
| Deaths | 21 |
| Injured | 254 |
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