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Paramedics tend to some of the people injured when two trains collided near Pretoria, South Africa, on Thursday.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — At least 150 people were injured on Thursday when two commuter trains collided near the South African capital of Pretoria, authorities said.
The accident occurred when a train crashed into a stationary locomotive near Attridgeville, a suburb west of Pretoria.
"Many are walking wounded and already left. There are 20 people in serious condition and one, the driver of the second train, is in a critical condition," local emergency services spokesman Johan Pieterse said.
Officials said that children were among the wounded.
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wow,, smart folks running those trains over there
How unfortunate this incident has occurred. Knowing that we have had accidents in our own country. Despite the many modern steps taken to prevent such incidents from happening. Ranging from vehicles being hit,trains hitting parade floats holding people, trains hitting other trains,to trains going off bridges. It is a miracle there weren't large numbers of people killed in this accident.
As much as these people struggle to make due with poverty, lack of resources and proper infrastructures, I hope everyone who was injured is able to get the medical help they need.Condolences to those suffering and hope they make a speedy recovering.
Saying this before anyone can even start this @!$%#:
So i guess this is Obamas fault too huh?? geez.