Two trains collide at Booysens station near Johannesburg

Emergency services have been treating people at the scene

At least 120 people have been injured after two trains collided near South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg, paramedics have told the BBC.

The crash took place close to Booysens station south of Johannesburg on Friday evening.

A spokesperson for ER24 paramedic service told the BBC that the injuries range from minor to serious and there have been no fatalities.

It is unclear what the cause of the crash was.

The spokesperson said at least 85 people had been admitted to hospital and paramedics were treating others at the scene.

Some of the injured have been taken to hospital

According to South African news provider News 24 one of the trains was derailed in the crash.

Pictures from the scene being shared on social media suggest some children are among the injured