Scholar transport involved in an accident on the R510 in Thabazimbi

A scholar transport bus carrying learners to school was involved in a serious road accident on the R510 Prospectus Road between Northam and Thabazimbi, in Limpopo on Thursday morning.

The collision occurred near Amandelbult in the Waterberg Education District when the bus collided head-on with a light delivery vehicle (LDV). 

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According to reports, all learners and the driver of the scholar transport escaped unharmed. The driver of the LDV sustained serious injuries and was attended to by emergency services at the scene.

As a precautionary measure, learners from Chrome Mine Primary School who were travelling on the bus were taken to Dumela Mine Hospital in Thabazimbi for medical assessment. At this stage, no serious injuries have been reported among the learners.

Limpopo MEC for Education, Ms Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, expressed her concern and relief following the incident. “Our thoughts are with the learners, their families, the educators, and the entire school community affected by this distressing event. We are thankful that all the children are safe, and we wish to reassure everyone that the Department will provide all necessary support during this difficult time,” she said.

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The Department of Education is working closely with emergency services, health officials and transport authorities as investigations continue. Scholar transport operators and motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution and prioritise learner safety at all times.