Learner injured, schools damaged in storm
The roof of the classroom was blown off and hit a water tank, causing more damage
Two schools in the Uitval area were damaged when a storm struck on Thursday afternoon (November 17).
The storm hit at about 5pm, damaging a classroom at Emahlekwane Primary School. The roof of the classroom was blown off and hit a water tank, causing more damage.
The library and toilets at Dumangobuhle Primary School were also damaged.
A learner was injured and had to be hospitalised.
Some residents’ homes were also affected.
Neighbouring shops were battered about and some blown away by the gale-force wind.
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