It’s not often that a disaster of this sort can happen without any casualties, so there’s that.
But beyond that, whatever caused this should be investigated and corrected. The world can never be perfect but we can try to make it as close to it as we can.
Reports from South Africa show two trains collided in Johannesburg on Friday. Details are sketchy but info shows one was moving, and collided with the other one which was stationary.
Over 300 people were injured, some very seriously, but no one died from the collision. Emergency services are still searching for commuters who are possibly trapped in the train.
From the BBC:
“About 300 people have been injured in a collision between two trains near South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, paramedics have told the BBC.
The crash took place close to Booysens station south of Johannesburg at about 18:30 local time (16:30 GMT).
A spokesperson for ER24 paramedic service told the BBC that some of the injuries were serious but there have been no fatalities.
It is unclear what the cause of the crash was.
The spokesperson said most of the injured had been admitted to hospital and paramedics were treating others at the scene.
“We’re seeing things like soft tissue injuries – and more serious issues like spinal injuries and fractures and breaks,” he said.
“The cause of the crash is currently under investigation… but we do know two trains collided and one was partially derailed.”
Johannesburg emergency services told the Associated Press news agency that fire crews were still searching for commuters who may be trapped inside the carriages.
Reports said a moving train may have collided with a stationery one.
A number of children are among those injured.
Images shared on social networks show passengers gathered at the side of the train tracks awaiting medical attention. “