By Obakeng Maje

Potchefstroom-North West police are investigating a case of inquest after two learners from Berts Bricks Primary School drowned.

The atrocity took place on Monday after the kids were aallegedly dropped by their school bus.

“Three kids were allegedly walking home from school when the youngest girl aged 7 slipped and drown into an overflowing furrow at Haaskraal farm near Potchefstroom on Monday, 29 at about 15:00pm” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

Police said a canal was overflowing after severe storm with gusty winds, hail and heavy rain were experienced in Potchefstroom and nearby areas.

“According to the information, the youngest girl slipped and fell in an overflowing furrow. It is alleged that a 12 year-old girl attempted to rescue her and also drowned” Makau said.

The third girl who experienced the ordeal managed to go home and reported the incident.

“The Rescue Police were alerted and a search was conducted after missing girls until Monday midnight without any success. On Tuesday, at about 05:00am, police continued with a search and the two bodies were recovered three kilometres away from where they alleged drowning” she continues.

The South African Police Service is appealing to motorists as well as pedestrians not to cross overflowing rivers and dams during these times of rains.-TDN

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