Vaal scholar transport accident

DEATH TOLL IN VAAL SCHOLAR TRANSPORT CRASH RISES TO 14 VANDERBIJLPARK : The death toll from Monday morning's collision between a scholar transport vehicle and a truck in Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal, has risen to 14. This after another learner died in hospital on Monday evening. 11 pupils were declared dead on the scene of the horrific accident, however three more pupils have lost their lives. A scholar transport vehicle carrying pupils collided with a truck this morning at around 7am. It is alleged that the driver of the taxi - who survived the crash - was trying to overtake three vehicles before colliding head-on with a tipper truck, leading to a catastrophic crash. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said the province is devastated by a tragic collision. The Police in Gauteng have confirmed that a case of culpable homicide has been opened. #PolokwaneWeekly