A lion killed an American woman and injured a man driving through a private wildlife park in Johannesburg yesterday, a park official said.

The attack occurred at around 2:30 pm when a lioness approached the passenger side of the vehicle as the woman took photos and then lunged, said Scott Simpson, assistant operations manager at the Lion Park.

"They had their windows all the way down, which is strictly against policy. The lion bit the lady through the window," he said.

The driver then tried to punch the lion and was scratched by the animal.

Park staff quickly chased the lion away from the car and an ambulance arrived promptly, but the woman passed away till that time.

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