In South Africa. The death toll in a train crash in Free State province has risen to at least 18. Over 200 passengers in the first two train cars were injured in the incident. The collision occurred near Kroonstad city. The passenger carriage was on its way to Johannesburg when it derailed and crashed into a truck before bursting into flames. Local media is reporting that the truck failed to stop at a crossing. The driver of the truck tried to flee, but was arrested by police.