Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed that the scholar transport vehicle involved in a horrific crash in Vanderbijlpark, which claimed the lives of 12 pupils, was operating with an expired PDP. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed that the scholar transport vehicle involved in a horrific crash in Vanderbijlpark, which claimed the lives of12 pupils, was operating with an expired Public Driver’s Permit (PDP). Lesufi revealed this during a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon at the Sedibeng West District Office, where government officials outlined their response to the tragedy.
The accident, which has sent shockwaves across the country, occurred on Monday. He was joined by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, Sedibeng District Executive Mayor Lerato Maloka and Emfuleni Executive Mayor Sipho Radebe. Lesufi said three drivers were involved in the crash – two in the truck and one driving the scholar transport taxi.
“The truck driver, who was not seriously injured, took himself to the hospital immediately after the incident,” Lesufi said. “Police have confirmed that he has made an appointment to provide a full statement later this afternoon.” The assistant truck driver was hospitalised, treated and later discharged. The taxi driver was also hospitalised and subsequently discharged.
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