A train caught fire outside Nolungile station in Cape Town on Friday morning, police said.
”Smoke was seen coming from a train en route from Khayelitsha to Cape Town. The smoke came from a coach next to the driver,” said Inspector Bernadine Steyn.
The train was halted and all passengers were evacuated safely. The fire department was called in and firemen extinguished the flames.
Damage to the coach was estimated at R1,5-million. The cause of the fire was unknown and a case of malicious damage to property was being investigated.
Steyn urged anyone with information on the incident to contact Crime Stop on 0860 10111. — Sapa