A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Mitchells Plain on Friday morning when a Quantum minibus taxi carrying schoolchildren overturned on Swartklip Road, resulting in the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl.
The accident has sent shockwaves through the local community, sparking an investigation by authorities.
According to preliminary reports from the police, the minibus lost control while transporting students to various schools in the area. The driver, a 25-year-old man, has since been arrested and is facing charges of culpable homicide as the investigation continues.
Police spokesperson Frederick Van Wyk provided insight into the situation, stating, “Our preliminary report thus far is that the taxi transporting school children to different schools lost control and overturned. Some of the injured learners were transported to nearby hospitals.”
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of school transport in the region, with many parents expressing their grief and outrage over the tragic loss of life. Local community leaders have also called for stricter regulations and increased oversight to ensure the safety of children being transported to and from school.
As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of a young life and stands in solidarity with the family affected by this devastating accident.