Staff Reporter.
The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has conveyed its condolences to the families of five children who died after a bus overturned in Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The bus which was transporting school children landed on the side of the road. Thirty-five people were injured in the crash.
KZN MEC for Education, Mbali Frazer said the pupils are from Mchitheki Secondary School, under the Nongoma Circuit Management Centre and were on an educational tour to Durban.
Frazer added: As a department, we are deeply saddened by this tragic motor vehicle accident and we would like to send our deepest condolences to the families, school community, all those who were close to our dearly departed and wish the injured a speedy recovery.
The provincial Department of Community Safety has vowed to speed up the investigation into Tuesday’s crash.
Its spokesperson, Kwanele Ncalane, said they would assist affected families with counselling and burial arrangements in partnership with the education department.
DA KZN spokesperson on education Imraan Keeka shared her sympathies with the families of the deceased.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who have passed away under such horrific circumstances.
“Our province’s roads have become death traps while learner transport remains largely problematic, with several modes of transport unregulated,” he said.
Compiled by Lehlohonolo Lehana.