19 Feb 2021 | 10:47 AM UTC
South Africa: Rail collision reported near Port Elizabeth, Feb. 19
Rail collision reported outside Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, during morning hours of Feb. 19. Disruptions likely.
Event
A collision occurred between a passenger vehicle and a freight train at a level crossing in Perseverance Railway Station, Port Elizabeth, during the morning hours Feb. 19. Three passengers in the vehicle were killed.
Rail disruptions will likely continue until clearance operations conclude. Localized traffic disruptions are possible; authorities could close roads around the accident site to facilitate recovery operations in the coming hours.
Advice
Reconfirm all scheduled rail transport along the impacted line at least through Feb. 19. Plan for road transport delays in the affected area. Heed all official advisories.
