Another frightening road accident involving schoolchildren has rocked Durban and surrounding areas, after nine pupils were injured when a scholar transport vehicle lost control and crashed into a tree.
The incident occurred on Sarnia Road in Pinetown, west of Durban, while the children were being transported to school. According to reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road before colliding with a tree at the roadside. Emergency services rushed to the scene and provided immediate medical assistance to the injured pupils. All nine children were later transported to nearby hospitals, with injuries reported to range from minor to moderate .
Authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash, including possible mechanical failure, road conditions, or driver-related factors. The accident comes amid growing national concern over scholar transport safety in South Africa, especially following other recent crashes involving schoolchildren in different provinces .
Parents, educators, and road-safety advocates have once again called for stricter inspections, proper licensing, and enhanced monitoring of scholar transport vehicles to prevent further incidents. As the injured children recover, communities are demanding urgent action to ensure that pupils can travel to and from school safely without fear.
