Fourteen people have been killed and dozens injured in a passenger train crash in South Africa, rescue workers have said.

Netcare 911, an emergency services group, reported the death toll on Twitter after the accident on Thursday morning.

Netcare 911 said about 40 people were injured while another rescue group, ER24, has said about 100 people were hurt.

The train and a lorry collided and part of the train burst into flames, according to media reports.

Video of the crash between Hennenman and Kroonstad in the country's Free State province shows at least one train carriage on fire and billowing smoke.

Some passengers could be seen with their luggage on the side of the road near the wreckage.

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