Two learners and one assistant teacher died in a horrific car accident
The two learners of 17 and 18 years ages and one assistant teacher from the North West School for the Deaf died in an accident after their minibus kombi lost control and rolled several times killing them instantly and injuring six passengers on the road between Orkney and Leeudoringstad on Sunday, 2 August 2015 in the early hours.
The seven learners and their two teachers were travelling back from Durban after attending a two days hospitality course arranged by a deaf-friendly organisation. Normally the learners attend these courses to upgrade their skills in cooking and food preparation according to their study programme.
Three learners sustained serious injuries and are reported to be in a stable condition while two other learners and one teacher who was driving the vehicle were released from Tshepong hospital in Klerksdorp, today after being treated for minor injuries.
The North West Education and Sport Development MEC Maphefo Matsemela, expressed her shock after hearing the sad news about the horrible accident.
“I am deeply shocked after hearing the devastating news about the accident which occurred this morning. It is very sad to lose the lives of such young people, as we expected a lot from them. On behalf of the department I wish to convey our condolences to the bereaved families and also wish the injured learners and their teacher a speedy recovery”, said MEC Matsemela.
The departmental officials after receiving the sad news immediately visited the bereaved families and the families of the injured learners. The department has organised counselling for the learners and other teachers at school on Monday.
Enquiries:
Elias Malindi
Cell: 0721154855/0728928399
