The Democratic Alliance wishes to express its deepest condolences to the family of the driver who tragically lost their life in the collision involving a scholar transport vehicle and a train in Addo this afternoon.
The vehicle was reportedly transporting children from the Simankelwe Senior Secondary School. Our thoughts are also with the injured learners, and we sincerely hope for their swift and complete recovery.
It is with great concern that we note three learners between the ages of 15 and 18 are in critical condition.
The DA has learnt that at least one of the children involved in the accident was airlifted to Livingstone Hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay.
We are still awaiting further details from the Eastern Cape Transport Department to understand the circumstances of this horrific crash. We are calling for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision and prevent similar incidents.
The DA will continue to fight for safer roads and better visible policing, as well as for safe scholar transport for our children. We have a plan to rescue the Eastern Cape.
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