The train was heading in the direction of Bloemfontein, Free State, on Saturday afternoon, when about three of its carriages suddenly ran off track.

According to police spokesperson in the province, Ikobeng Hlubi, the train had no cargo and both local police as well as train experts were on the scene to investigate the incident.

According to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the province, no-one was hurt in the incident.

The Spokesperson for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the province, Sipho Towa, also said that as EMS surveyed the surrounding areas where the carriages fell over the tracks, there were no injured persons nor could any threats be detected. 

The cause of the accident will form part of ongoing investigations. 

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