2 Wedela Technical High School Pupils Killed in Bus Crash, 63 Others Injured After Driver Lost Control

• A horrific bus accident in Wedela, Carletonville, claimed the lives of two schoolkids from Wedela Technical High School
• The children were on their way home from school when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle
• Initial reports alluded to us driver fleeing the scene after the crash; however, it was later discovered he was actually in hospital

JOHANNESBURG - A tragic bus accident in Wedela, Carletonville, in the Gauteng province left two school kids dead and 63 others injured.

The incident occurred on Thursday, 20 October, at around 2pm, and the deceased pupils were in Grades 8 and 10.

According to the Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona, the accident happened near the Western Deep mine shaft while the learners were transported home. Mabona added that it seems as though the driver lost control of the vehicle, which resulted in the bus crashing, reports TimesLIVE.

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ER24 paramedics said they were called to the scene at around 4pm and found the bus lying on its side. Some pupils had been flung out of the vehicle. After assessing the situation, they found two pupils already deceased, adding that there was nothing they could do.

Some pupils were treated on the scene, while others were taken to a nearby medical facility for further treatment.

According to JacarandaFM, initial reports indicated that the driver had fled the scene after the accident; however, it was discovered that he was one of the first people taken to the hospital for medical attention.

Mabona stated that a psychosocial support team had been deployed to Wedela Technical High School to provide trauma support to pupils on Friday, 21 October.

Mabona also urged scholar transport drivers to be vigilant when transporting learners. MEC for Education in Gauteng Matome Chiloane will visit the school on Friday.

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Briefly News previously reported that Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula revealed that the coal truck driver that caused the horrific Pongola crash on Friday, 16 September drove in oncoming traffic for approximately 1.2km.

Mbalula disclosed the particulars surrounding the collision during a press conference at the scene of the accident in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

SABC News reported that the horror accident claimed the lives of 18 pupils and two adults after the coal truck collided head-on with a bakkie that was transporting the children.

Source: Briefly News