Six people died and seven others were injured when a truck and a Transnet freight train collided at a level crossing at Pendoring in the North West Province, the railway safety regulator said on Friday.

The accident happened on Thursday night.

Regulator spokesperson Lawrence Venkile said investigators were trying to establish the cause of the crash.

The regulator extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a quick recovery.

Sapa