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A fire at the Cape Town train station has been contained. Two trains with five carriages each were alight on platform 12.Cape Town Fire and Rescue spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, says the cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.

” The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services responded to a train alight at Cape Town train station. Three fire engines, one water tanker, a rescue vehicle and 19 staff were dispatched. Upon arrival the officer in charge discovered two trains with five carriages each alight on platform 12. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is unknown,” says Carelse.

The incident comes after Western Cape Economic Opportunities Minister Alan Winde had previously warned that the rail system might collapse if urgent action is not taken to save the system. This after numerous incidents when

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

Where are the security gaurding the place and why they don't install cameras all around the place? Something is not adding up here

You burn the trains that you need.....

This has 3rd in it to destabilise the ANC led Government

Cape town and Arsonists. 🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

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