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School children injured in accident

Seven ambulances rushed to the scene to administer aid to learners who were injured in the collision.

A mini-bus transporting school children crashed a short while ago close to Naledi on the Van Dyksdrift road.

15 school children were being transported by the mini-bus at the time of the collision.

According to David Ross from Ross Towing, seven ambulances were dispatched to attend to the victims with injuries varying from serious to minor.

No fatalities were reported.

Mr Ross commended the Steve Tshwete Traffic Department for their swift and efficient response to the scene. He confirmed the presence of the Middelburg Fire Department, provincial traffic department as well as Seriti’s fire department.

Seven ambulances responded to the scene.

The scene is currently active and motorists travelling in that direction are urged to approach with caution and expect traffic delays.

The cause of the accident is unknown.

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Matt Handley

Matthew Handley has been working as a journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since December 2022. Matthew was honoured with the Alet Roux Award for Best Young Journalist by the FCJ in 2023. As a community journalist, Matthew covers a diverse variety of topics, with an unwavering adoration for Middelburg.
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