»Man killed when hit by a train at a level crossing near Heidedal, Bloemfontein«
On Wednesday, 11 January, a train hit and killed a pedestrian near Heidedal in Bloemfontein at a level crossing.
At around 07:30, Heidedal police got a report concerning a railway collision at East-end Industrial Park.
Members discovered the dismembered corpse of a man in his mid-40s wearing a black jersey with white stripes when they arrived at the scene. The Heidedal police have launched a murder inquiry.
Reminding pedestrians to use caution while crossing railroad tracks.
Cross railroad lines only at certified pedestrian or vehicle crossings and pay attention to all warning signs and signals.
Before crossing the tracks, always stop, look in all directions, and listen for trains.
The identity of the victim, a man in his mid-40s, is unknown, and authorities are asking to the community for aid in identifying the dead.
Anyone with information can phone 0716065715 and ask for Lieutenant Colonel Pule at Heidedal Station.
»Man killed when hit by a train at a level crossing near Heidedal, Bloemfontein«