One person was killed and 109 schoolchildren were injured in a head-on collision on the R510 in Limpopo. One person was killed, and 109 schoolchildren were injured in a head-on collision on the R510 between Thabazimbi and Northam in Limpopo on Thursday morning, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 6.10am near Amanda mine in the Waterberg district and involved a Toyota Hilux bakkie and a Volkswagen bus transporting learners.
Departmental spokesperson Matome Taueatsoala said preliminary investigations indicate that the Toyota Hilux was overtaking when it collided head-on with the bus. “The driver of the Toyota Hilux, a 58-year-old man, was fatally injured,” Taueatsoala said. “All 109 passengers, who were schoolchildren, sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.” He said 103 learners were transported to Thabazimbi Provincial Hospital, while six were taken to Amandelbult Mine Hospital.
