THREE LEARNERS DIE IN A BUS CRUSH

The Limpopo Education MEC, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has sent her heartfelt condolences to the families of three learners who died in a bus crash this morning on the N1 near Witpoort outside Nzhelele in Vhembe.

The learners from Mutumba Primary School in Mudimeli Village were on a school trip when the accident happened.

Three learners unfortunately died when the bust they were travelling in collided rear-end with another bus. Twenty learners were rushed to the local hospital with minor injuries. MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has wished a speedy recovery to all the learners who are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

“We woke to the sad news of a bus crash that claimed the lives of three learners in Vhembe on the N1 outside Louistrichardt. I share the pain that parents of the deceased learners are going through right now. I don’t think there is any pain that surpasses losing a child, especially at the tender age when you still expect a lot from them. We will work with all the stakeholders to ensure that they are afforded all the necessary assistance including counselling for the teachers and learners at the school” Says MEC Lerule-Ramakhanya.