The pupils - aged seven to 13 - were from Ridgeville Primary, Harvester Primary, Duneside Primary, Highlands Primary and Westpoort Primary.
Bystanders said a white Toyota Hilux bakkie, which the children were travelling in, allegedly hit the curb at the traffic island before hitting the traffic light.
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