{{Heavy rains in South Africa have caused a bridge to collapse, killing 14 people.}}<\/p>\n
The South African Press Association reported Tuesday that the bridge collapsed in the nation’s Mpumalanga province. <\/p>\n
Joseph Mabuza, a spokesman for the province’s safety department, said that three vehicles drove onto the bridge in the dark after it had collapsed Monday night.<\/p>\n
Mabuza says the strong current pulled the vehicles away.<\/p>\n
A train carrying cargo also derailed Tuesday morning near Durban as rain had swept away its track. <\/p>\n
The train ended up plunging into the Amanzimtoti River. <\/p>\n
Local officials said four people were injured in that accident.<\/p>\n
South Africa is now experiencing seasonal rains as it enters its summer months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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