South Africa is in mourning after yet another
devastating road tragedy has claimed the lives of
schoolchildren. Thirteen pupils were killed on
Monday morning when the minibus they were
travelling in collided with a lorry in Vanderbijlpark,
south of Johannesburg. Eleven children died at the
scene, while two later succumbed to their injuries in
hospital. Two other learners remain in critical
condition.

According to police, the crash occurred shortly after
7am when the minibus attempted to overtake other
vehicles and collided with an oncoming truck. A
case of culpable homicide is expected to be
opened. While the minibus driver is reportedly
receiving medical treatment, details surrounding
the lorry driver remain unclear.

South Africa is in mourning after yet another devastating road tragedy has claimed the lives of schoolchildren. Thirteen pupils were killed on Monday morning when the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg. Eleven children died at the scene, while two later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Two other learners remain in critical condition.
According to police, the crash occurred shortly after 7am when the minibus attempted to overtake other vehicles and collided with an oncoming truck. A case of culpable homicide is expected to be opened. While the minibus driver is reportedly receiving medical treatment, details surrounding the lorry driver remain unclear.

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