3098
July 10, 2024

Vana 12 Vechikoro Vafa Mu Accident Izvezvi Zvakuda Jesu Izvii

private scholar transport minibus was involved in a tragic accident in the Kokosi-Wedela area in Merafong, claiming the lives of the 12 learners and their driver," the Gauteng government said in a statement.

It could not immediately give the ages of the children but said most were from a primary school, where students are normally aged between six and 13. "Seven other learners have been rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention," it added.

Africa school minibus crash

The driver and 12 students were killed and seven were injured when a school minibus overturned and caught fire near Johannesburg. South Africa has one of the worst road safety records on the continent.

Le Monde with AFP

Published today at 1:12 pm (Paris)

1 min read

Twelve children were killed in South Africa on Wednesday, July 10, when a minibus taking them to school near Johannesburg overturned and caught fire after being hit by another vehicle, authorities said.

The driver of the minibus was also killed and seven other children were rushed to hospital, according to officials in Johannesburg's Gauteng province.

Television images showed that the minibus was totally destroyed by the fire in the early morning crash in Merafong, more than 70 kilometres (45 miles) west of the city. Charred schoolbook pages were scattered on the tarmac, as police

examined the scene.Police were investigating what happened but it appeared that the minibus was struck from behind by a small pick-up truck, causing it to overturn and subsequently catch fire, authorities said.