North West school crash death toll climbs to 7
Two more children have died following Thursday’s crash at Vyfhoek Primary School in Potchefstroom.
It brings the death toll to seven.
A truck driver ploughed into them when he lost control of the vehicle and drove through the fence and into the parking area.
The kids were waiting for scholar transport at the time of the crash.
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"It is alleged that the truck driver lost control, drove towards the learners as they were standing by the school gate and hit them," says Boitshoko Moremi, who is with the province's Community Safety and Transport Department.
"The MEC for the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari, continues to wish strength to all family members and the school in these trying times."
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