Three KZN matrics killed in crash after ‘pens down' party
Three Newcastle matric pupils have died and three others have been hurt in a car accident.
According to KZN Department of Education, the pupils were returning home this morning from a "pens down" party when the vehicle they were in became involved in a collision in the Amajuba District.
The pupils are from Mnyamande High School.
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Provincial education spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi says the injured schoolchildren are in ICU.
"The MEC emphasises that this is not the time for arguing but to console and to pray for the families that have lost their children and to pray for families that have their children in hospital for speedy recovery."
"She also in a deeply sad tone sends further warning to all the children that are still contemplating to have these parties not to do so."
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