One of the students was airlifted to Livingston Hospital in Guevera, while the other two were treated at a local hospital.
- A student transport driver was killed Thursday when a train collided with the vehicle he was riding in.
- An Eastern Cape health spokesperson said the incident occurred near the Sankelo School railway crossing.
- A state transportation spokeswoman said the injured students were between the ages of 15 and 18.
On Thursday, a taxi driver transporting scholarships was killed and three students were injured when a train collided with the vehicle he was riding in.
Eastern Cape health department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said the incident happened at Nomasamsangka near the Samkhelo School level crossing in Addo.
According to an incident report shared with News24, a minibus carrying 21 students from Samkelwe High School stalled on the tracks before a train collided with the driver's side of the vehicle, killing them instantly.
“The taxi overturned, with several academics thrown out during the overturn,” the report said.
Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unasi Binkose said the three injured students were between 15 and 18 years old.
One person was airlifted to Livingstone Hospital in Guevera, while the other two were treated at local hospitals.
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Sunday's River Valley Mayor Soletu Lucas expressed his condolences to the families of the dead and the injured children.
“This is extremely shocking. Our hearts go out to the children and families affected, and especially to those who died. Police are investigating the circumstances of these tragic incidents and all involved We plan to reach out to role players,” he said.
Marshal von Buchenroeder of the prosecutor's office said he was awaiting a detailed report from his office on the circumstances that led to the incident.
“We are calling for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision to prevent similar accidents. The DA is calling for safer roads, more visible security, and safer transportation of academics for children. I will keep fighting.”
