Freedom Front Plus expresses condolences after tragic accident in Vanderbijlpark

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Emfuleni Local Municipality extends its deepest condolences to the parents, families and schools of the 14 learners who tragically lost their lives yesterday morning in a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the R553 near Vanderbijlpark.

Four learners survived the accident and are currently in critical condition in a nearby hospital.

The minibus was transporting children to various schools, including El-Shaddai Christian School, Oliver Lodge Primary School, Vaal Triangle Primary School, Vaal High School and Suncrest High School.

This tragedy underscores the Freedom Front Plus’s ongoing concern about the unregulated and often unsafe transport of learners.

The party calls on traffic departments to take stringent action, especially during peak times in the mornings and afternoons. Traffic officers should ensure that taxis transporting children are not overloaded and that vehicles are roadworthy.

The Freedom Front Plus also calls on parents to be aware of who is transporting their children.

Losing 14 young lives is a tragedy deeply affecting the entire Vanderbijlpark and Vaal Triangle community.

The Freedom Front Plus will keep pressing for responsible management, stringent law enforcement and better regulation of school transport. Every child’s life is precious.