President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness and shock on the passing on of twenty pupils this afternoon during a horrific minibus taxi accident in Bronkhorstspruit, outside Pretoria.
The school children perished when their minibus taxi collided head-on with a truck and caught fire on the R25 between Verena and Bronkhorstpruit.
“This is a sad and painful tragedy, taking place just when the country is coming to terms with a number of lives that have been lost during the Easter weekend. On behalf of government and all South Africans we extend our heartfelt condolences to families of the leaners, relatives and friends. May their souls rest in peace.
We further call on law enforcement authorities to swiftly investigate the causes of this horrifying accident that has claimed so much young lives. We also call on all road users in the country to be more vigilant and adhere to the road rules and take safety precautions seriously to avoid unnecessary loss of life,” the President Zuma said.
President Zuma wishes all who were injured during an accident a speedy recovery.
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