Accident at Prasa Salt River Depot

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa wishes to announce a fatal accident on Monday, the 27th of February, 2023, involving a PRASA employee and a contractor at the Salt River Depot in the Western Cape.

The two lost their lives while they were conducting testing and commissioning of refurbished motor coaches on Monday.

The Western Cape management activated emergency procedures once the incident occurred. Regrettably emergency service personnel declared that the pair had lost their lives.

The families of the deceased have been notified and family and deceased’s immediate colleagues are receiving comprehensive support.

The Western Cape region has alerted authorities and an investigation is currently underway.

PRASA deeply regrets the loss of life and extends its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.

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On February 27, 2023, a tragic incident occurred during the testing and commissioning of refurbished motor coaches at the PRASA Salt River Depot in the Western Cape. Sadly, a PRASA employee and an external contractor lost their lives. Our hearts go out to the families of those affected by this devastating news.

#PRASA #RailwaySafety #SafetyFirst #Condolences #TransportSafety #PRASASaltRiverDepot

A tragic incident occurred during testing of refurbished motor coaches at PRASA Salt River Depot, WC on Feb 27, 2023. A PRASA employee and an external contractor lost their lives. Our hearts go out to their families. #PRASA #RailwaySafety

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