Schoolchildren injured in scholar transport crash in Amanzimtoti
There were multiple injured and three trapped passengers in a scholar transport vehicle following a horrific motor vehicle crash.
TWO schoolchildren and one adult passenger were trapped in a scholar transport vehicle this morning (April 24) near the Amanzimtoti Sports Centre following a motor vehicle crash. In total, there were three adults and seven learners who suffered minor to severe injuries.
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eThekwini Fire and Emergency Services worked tirelessly to safely remove the adult, and high school and primary school learners from the vehicle.
Based on information from a reliable source on the scene, who opted to remain anonymous, just before the bridge near Amanzimtoti Sports Centre, a scholar transport taxi collided with another vehicle, causing it to veer off the road into a tree.
Emergency services, from towing companies to security services and metro Amanzimtoti police, attended to the scene.
Updates to follow once more information is available.
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