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STAFF REPORTER |
NINE learners in Mpumalanga have lost their lives while several others have been injured in a horrific accident. This is according to the Mpumalanga Department of Education.
The Department said that the accident occurred around Mpuluzi where a taxi carrying some learners lost control capsised at the Mpuluzi bridge.
“The Mpumalanga Department of Education learnt with shock and sadness about a horrible accident which occurred around Mpuluzi wherein a taxi carrying some learners lost control capsised at the Mpuluzi bridge.”
“This horrible accident resulted in the death of nine learners and several others injured.”
Reports indicate that the accident occurred at about 15H30 on Wednesday.
The injured learners have been taken to several hospitals for treatment of the injuries they incurred.
The affected learners are from Tisiteni, Sitanani and Wesley primary schools.
The MEC for Education, Bonakele Majuba said he is saddened by the accident. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured learners a speedy recovery.
“These are sad and shattering news of the loss of young lives who had a promising future. The Department sends sincere condolences to the bereaved families and wishes them all the strength they can muster in this time of need,” said MEC Majuba.
Officials from the Department visited the affected schools to convey condolences. “Officials from the Department visited the affected schools and bereaved families to render the required support, convey condolences and pay respect to the innocent lost lives. May the Souls of the Departed. Rest in Peace!”
-Inside Education