By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg-A 27 year-old driver who allegedly killed three kids appeared at Rustenburg Magistrate Court on Monday for reckless driving and culpable homicide.

Qawukeni Lwandile,27 who was transporting Little Put pre and primary school children allegedly ingnored the stop sign and other motorists where they stopped at railway crossing to give way for the oncoming train.

12 children where travelling in a Toyota Avanza and the train ploughed on the car.

“An 8 year-old boy was allegedly killed instantly and other two children died at hospital on their arrival” colonel Sataba Mokgwabone said.

Other victims were taken to Tabane hospital where they were later discharged including the driver.

The gruesome took place last week Thursday at around 14:30.

“The case was postponed until 2 April 2014 and the suspect will remain in custody” Mokgwabone said.

The vehicle allegedly got stuck on the railway level crossing and the oncoming train hit and dragged it resulting in the immediate deaths of victims.

“The police are also investigating why 12 children were being transported in a vehicle which is not certified to carry passengers as a taxi and also look at charging the driver with overload as well Contravention of the National Road Traffic Act” police said.

Mokgwabone said the police would like to send a stern warning to all vehicle owners and parents who allowing their children to be transported in unsuitable vehicles as learner transport.-TDN
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