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Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk says Kirstenhof SAPS registered a reckless and negligent driving case. ‘According to reports the driver of the motorbike crossed the railway line near Kirstenhof railway station and was hit by the train,’ he told Cape {town} Etc.
The rider is currently in hospital and is receiving medical treatment.
Investigations continue.
A motorcycle driver was struck by a train near Steenberg station on Thursday morning.
CCTV footage shared on social media shows the motorcyclist hesitating at the crossing before moving forward, leading to the rear end of the motorcycle being hit by an oncoming train.
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Additional video footage shows bystanders attending to the driver, who was found lying on the ground nearby.
It is believed that the motorcyclist was transported to hospital, although the exact condition of the individual has not been confirmed.
Cape {town} Etc has contacted the South African Police Service for comment.
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Picture: Screenshot of video as shared on social media