By OBAKENG MAJE  

Five learners aged between 5 and 13 were killed after being hit by a truck. This happened at Vyfhoef Laerskool near the N12 road, a few kilometres outside Potchefstroom. The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari said six more learners were injured and were rushed to the hospital.

Lehari said the truck driver allegedly lost control and drove towards the learners, who were standing by the school gate, and hit them. He said they are saddened by the tragedy.  

“This is indeed a tragedy because these children could have been our future leaders. As a government, we are deeply devastated to hear of the loss. We will continue to offer a message of condolences to the bereaved families.

“We pray that you find comfort in this dark time and that you accept our sincere condolences. We also wish a speedy recovery to the injured. A case of culpable homicide is currently under investigation,” he said.

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