Twelve Schoolchildren Killed in Minibus Fire In South Africa

Wed Jul 10 2024
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: A tragic accident in Johannesburg, South Africa, claimed the lives of twelve schoolchildren early Wednesday morning. The children were traveling to school in a minibus when it was struck by another vehicle, causing it to overturn and catch fire. The devastating incident also resulted in the death of the minibus driver.

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The Gauteng provincial government reported that seven other children were injured in the accident and were rushed to a hospital for urgent medical treatment. The ages of the children have not yet been disclosed.

This event has shocked the local community and the entire nation, highlighting concerns over road safety and the need for stringent measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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