GRAPHIC CONTENT: Two learners killed in early morning taxi accident in Olifantsfontein
Sixteen others were transported to Tembisa Hospital
Two learners were killed on Monday morning when the taxi they were travelling in was involved in an accident near Tembisa.
According to Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, MEC Panyaza Lesufi is on his way to the scene.
According to Mabona the taxi was ferrying learners to a school around Olifantsfontein when it was involved in a collision with a motorcycle.
It is believed the accident occurred on the M57 near Moonlight Road. There were 18 learners in the taxi. Sixteen were transported to Tembisa Hospital.
The Tembisan is on its way there and more information will follow.
GOT THIS BREAKING NEWS JUST NOW: I AM RUSHING TO THE SCENE. { Morning MEC sad news we just lost 2 learners from Madibatlo Promarh School through the accident. Their taxi to school was hit by the scooter so badly that two learners died. We have dispatched our psycho social team}
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) February 17, 2020
