By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
A bus carrying school children collided with a truck on Blackreef Road and Dekema Road near Wadeville, Germiston on Wednesday morning.
Ekurhuleni emergency services spokesperson Williiam Ntladi said 19 pupils were attended to by paramedics.
“It is understood the truck suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and unfortunately, the bus couldn’t stop, subsequently crashing behind the trailer,”said Ntladi.
In yet another incident in Ekurhuleni, a vehicle caught fire on the N3 southbound at Van Buuren Road in Bedfordview, closing three lanes.
Two horrific crashes claimed the lives of 20 people – four pupils on Monday and 16 others when a bus lost control and overturned on Tuesday.
Gauteng MEC for health and wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko is expected to visit various hospitals to assess the patients of the bus accident.
Meanwhile Minister of transport Barbara Creecy said she was concerned about the spate of recent road crashes involving passenger busses where lives were lost.
“This is the third serious bus accident in the past week. Accordingly, I have instructed the road traffic management corporation (RTMC) to convene a meeting with all bus operators within the next week to discuss ways to enhance passenger safety in the bus industry, “she said.