Three pupils from Dr. CF Visserskool in Bloemfontein, South Africa, tragically died in a car accident on January 24, 2025. A fourth pupil remains in critical condition in hospital. The accident occurred at the intersection of N8 and Kruger Avenue when a sedan collided with a bakkie. Police are investigating the incident to determine the cause.
Pupils Ryan Smith, Ayden Smith and Leane Van Papendorp died in a crash in Bloemfontein. Picture: FacebookTributes have been streaming in for three pupils from Dr. CF Visserskool who were killed in a car accident. One pupil survived the crash and is recovering in hospital. According to the Free State Education Department, the pupils have been identified as Ryan Smith, 6, Ayden Smith, 8, and Leane Van Papendorp.
"May they find comfort in knowing that we share their loss and mourn the passing of these young lives."The MEC said the tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the preciousness of life and the importance of supporting those affected by loss. Free State police spokesperson Captain Loraine Earle clarified that on Wednesday morning one pupil was still recovering in hospital.
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