Five learners lost their lives when a bus they were travelling in collided with a train this afternoon on the R104 Road near Mafube Village, between Wonderfontein and Arnot.
It is reported that the bus carrying 30 learners from Morneg School crossed a railway line while the train was too close, and resulted in the accident.
The five deceased lost their lives instantly, while 11 sustained serious injuries including the bus and train drivers who sustained slight injuries.
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MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie has sent his condolences and has called for thorough investigation.
“We cannot lose such young and innocent lives due to recklessness. People need to take accountability for their negligence. Scholar transport and public transport owners must screen drivers before hiring them to know if they are really fit to be trusted with transporting people. They must also regularly educate them, test and train them to avoid these kind of incidences,”he said.
