Watch: Recovery Goes Horribly Wrong in Moorreesburg Goods Train vs Truck Crash

In the aftermath of a goods train colliding with a side tipper truck on Tuesday in Moorreesburg, recovery efforts were set in motion.

While the truck was successfully removed without complications, the recovery of the locomotives took a perilous turn.

Utilizing another locomotive for towing, disaster struck when the damaged locomotive flipped onto its right side, completely blocking the road.

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The obstruction halted all traffic at the crossing, prompting authorities to advise motorists to take alternative routes and avoid potential delays.”