SEDIBENG.- Eighteen school children were involved in an accident on the N1 this morning, November 3.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela, said that police attended a crash involving a white Toyota Quantum transporting 18 learners to various schools in the Vanderbijlpark area on the N1 highway at approximately 06:40.

The left tyre allegedly burst.

Maxambela explained that according to a preliminary report, the driver alleged that the left front tyre burst, causing him to lose control of the vehicle.

The vehicle then veered off the road and overturned.

The 18 learners and the driver were taken to Levai Mbatha Clinic, Nkanyezi Private Clinic and Mediclinic Vanderbijlpark for medical attention.

“The nature and extent of their injuries have not yet been confirmed,” Maxambela said.

No fatalities had been reported at the time police visited the scene.

Maxambela concluded that further details will be communicated once verified.