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Firefighting members on scene in Blackheath, Cape Town, where two train carriages  were destroyed in a fire on 8 July 2019. Picture: 1 Second Alerts.

Blackheath

Probe launched into latest CT train fire

By Regan Thaw

A blaze broke out on a motor coach last night between Melton Rose and Blackheath stations.

  • Firefighting members on scene in Blackheath, Cape Town, where two train carriages  were destroyed in a fire on 8 July 2019. Picture: 1 Second Alerts.

    2 Metrorail carriages go up in flames near Blackheath

    The blaze broke out on a motor coach on Monday night between Melton Rose and Blackheath stations.

    1083 days ago
  • FILE: Khayelitsha residents protest on 11 April 2019. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN.

    Police use rubber bullets, tear gas to control Blackheath protesters

    Blackheath residents took to the streets to raise their concerns over housing and demand solutions to their grievances.

    1171 days ago
  • FILE: A Metrorail train. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN

    Metrorail CT warns of delays after commuter falls between 2 carriages

    Paramedics are currently on scene. Passengers can expect delays of up to an hour.

    1291 days ago
  • FILE: The scene of a collision between a train and a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 27 April 2018. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Blackheath fatal level crossing crash spurs awareness campaign

    Seven people died on Freedom Day when a bakkie they were travelling in was struck by a train.

    1500 days ago
  • Transport Minister Blade Nzimande visited the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 3 May 2018 following a fatal accident between a train and a bakkie. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] 'We cannot allow Buttskop to be a permanent slaughter house'

    Transport Minister Blade Nzimande visited the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath following a fatal accident involving a train and a bakkie.

    1515 days ago
  • The scene of a collision between a train and a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 27 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Investigation underway in Buttskop Level crossing accident

    Seven people died when the bakkie they were travelling in was struck by a train on Friday.

    1518 days ago
  • The scene of a collision between a train and a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 27 April 2018. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    Parly committee wants answers on how to prevent train, vehicle collisions

    This follows a tragedy at the Buttskop Level Crossing in Blackheath on Friday in which seven people were killed.

    1520 days ago
  • The scene of a collision between a train and a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 27 April 2018. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    ANC in WC calls for harsher jail terms for reckless drivers

    Provincial ANC spokesperson says drivers who take chances with people’s lives should be charged accordingly.

    1520 days ago
  • The scene of a collision between a train and a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 27 April 2018. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    Metrorail crew receiving treatment after Blackheath crash

    Seven men were killed when a train crashed into a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing this morning.

    1520 days ago
  • The scene of a collision between a train and a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 27 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Bodies of Buttskop crash victims removed from scene

    Metrorail says that a Toyota bakkie making its way from Eerste River was driving through the Buttskop level crossing when it collided with the train.

    1521 days ago
  • The scene of a collision between a train and a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town on 27 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [VIDEO] Collision at Buttskop level crossing claims seven lives

    Seven people have been killed after a train crashed into a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, Cape Town.

    1521 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Fire crews battle Blackheath building fire

    The cause of the blaze is unclear at this stage and no injuries have been reported.

    1717 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS

    Blackheath robbery suspects to appear in court on Monday

    Three couples were arrested on Thursday morning in Beaufort West after law enforcement agencies in the area spotted their vehicle.

    1759 days ago
  • Picture: freeimages.com.

    6 arrested for robbery at CT Fidelity depot

    Their getaway vehicle was spotted near Beaufort West following the heist on Wednesday night.

    1760 days ago
  • FILE: A fire engine. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    2 perish in Blackheath house fire

    A woman is being treated for smoke inhalation. The house caught fire early on Friday morning.

    1773 days ago
  • Goods recovered by police following a business robbery at a warehouse in Blackheath. Picture: SAPS

    Five arrested over Blackheath warehouse robbery

    A group of men stormed a warehousing facility in the area at the weekend and tied up a security guard before entering the warehouse in a truck.

    1774 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: imgkid.com.

    Paramedic in a stable condition after attack in CT

    The woman and her colleague were assisting a patient when they came under attack yesterday.

    2168 days ago
  • File image of a siren. Picture: imgkid.com

    CT paramedic stabbed, ambulance vandalised in attack

    The paramedics crew were ambushed by armed men as they were loading a patient into an ambulance.

    2168 days ago
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