6 pupils die in bus crash in Free State
Six pupils died on Tuesday when the bus they were travelling in overturned on the R70 near Ventersburg.
Free State's Premier Mxolisi Dukwana said the bus was transporting about 58 female pupils who had participated in an all-girls sports event. Dukwana said six girls were certified dead at the scene, 40 sustained minor injuries, eight had moderate injuries, and four had severe injuries. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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