MEC MORWENG WISHES SPEEDY RECOVERY TO LAPOLOGANG LEARNERS WHO WERE INVOLVED IN A SCHOLAR TRANSPORT ACCIDENT
MAHIKENG – The breaks of a 50 seater bus transporting 48 learners from Lapologang Secondary School in Montshioa, Mahikeng failed resulting in it hitting a state vehicle from behind.
The accident occurred on a busy intersection near Mega City Shopping Centre on Thursday afternoon. Neither of the two drivers were hurt though some learners sustained minor injuries. All the 48 learners were taken to Bophelong Provincial Hospital.
The learners, 12 boys and 36 girls whose ages range from 14 to 18 who are in Grade 8 to 12 are from Lokaleng, Mogosane and Tlapeng outside Mmabatho.
The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management Chief Director responsible for Transport Operation, Ms Mpho Rantona worked with the teachers till very late to ensure all learners are transported to the hospital.
Out of learners admitted, 47 were discharged after medical checkup, except one who is kept for overnight observation. The Department made arrangements for each learner to be transported home.
The Department has also made alternative transport to ensure learners are being transported to school.
MEC Wessels Morweng has requested a comprehensive report on the cause of the accident including the roadworthiness of the bus.
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ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
