News24 reports that a train and a taxi collided in an early Monday morning accident at a Cape Town level crossing, leaving commuters stranded between Fish Hoek and Retreat.

Metrorail spokesperson Riana Scott said the collision took place at the False Bay level crossing at 07:31 on Monday. Train 0105 was travelling towards Fish Hoek when it crashed into a taxi at the level crossing. The taxi driver was injured and treated at the scene. There were no other occupants in the taxi. "Initial reports from the scene indicate no injuries on board train 0105, which was en route to Fish Hoek. The only occupant of the vehicle received medical attention on site," Scott indicated. Due to the accident, Fish Hoek-bound trains temporarily terminated at Retreat and commuters were advised to make alternative transport arrangements between Retreat and Fish Hoek.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nicole McCain at News24

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