Car hits train as driver ignores crossing guard

Commuters travelling on Cape Town's southern line delayed for almost an hour after car driver collides with train.

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Car hits train as driver ignores crossing guard

Commuters travelling on Cape Town's southern line delayed for almost an hour after car driver collides with train.

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