Two teen boys lucky to be alive after they crashed into iconic Australian ... trends now By Lisa Edser For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:22 BST, 18 April 2024 | Updated: 03:23 BST, 18 April 2024 Viewcomments Two teenage boys have had a lucky escape after crashing into iconic Australian train, The Ghan, during its cross-country journey. The accident happened at Baroota, near Port Pirie in South Australia when the two 17-year-olds were travelling in a Mazda 3 on the Augusta Highway on Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle then crossed the rail tracks and smashed into the famous train about 3.15pm, causing their vehicle to roll. Incredibly, the driver and passenger, who are both from Port Augusta in South Australia, only suffered minor injuries and were transported to hospital where they are recovering. Passengers and staff on The Ghan were unharmed, with no reported injuries. Two 17-year-olds are lucky to be alive after their car rolled after hitting The Ghan at a crossing (pictured) Despite the mangled wreckage (pictured), the teenagers suffered only minor injuries and were transported to hospital where they are recovering The train came to a stop a short distance from the crash site and after swapping to another locomotive, it was able to continue its northward journey to Darwin. Police are investigating the crash at the level crossing on Park Road, as reported by The Advertiser. The driver and their passenger were taken to hospital with minor injuries, where they are recovering (pictured) The world-famous train, The Ghan, was able to continue its journey north to Darwin after changing locomotives. No-one was injured onboard (stock image) The Ghan is the world's longest north-south train journey. It started operating in 1929 and travels between Adelaide and Darwin, with passengers able to stop at Alice Springs and Katherine. South Australia Read more: Share or comment on this article: Two teen boys lucky to be alive after they crashed into iconic Australian train, The Ghan, during its cross-country journey at Baroota near Port Pirie All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility