- She disclosed that seven other children who survived the Wednesday crash were rushed to hospital
At least twelve school children have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in South Africa.
The children met their end when the small bus conveying them to school tumbled and caught fire after it was hit by another vehicle in Johannesburg.
According to a statement issued by Gauteng Education Minister, Matome Chiloane, the driver of the minibus was also killed in the mishap.
She disclosed that seven other children who survived the Wednesday crash were rushed to hospital
The statement read, “A 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.
“Additionally, seven other learners have been rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention.
“I am profoundly saddened by this tragic event. The loss of our children is a devastating blow to our community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and injured learners.”