A photographer hit by a train while taking pictures


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BY REGINALD KANYANE
BOKSBURG- A photographer was allegedly hit by a train on Sunday in Boksburg, East Rand.

NetCare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha said that a photographer was hit by a train at the railway track by the lake in Boksburg.

“Reports from the scene indicate that a photographer was taking photos of the passing trains when he was struck by one. Exact details as what transpired will remain a subject for police investigation,” Botha said.

He said Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found the man lying on the ground with serious injuries. Botha added that emergency personnel stabilised the injured man at the scene before he was transported to a local hospital for the care that he required.
-TDN
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