Tragic Minibus Crash in South Africa Claims 13 Lives

A collision in Gauteng province results in the deaths of 12 schoolchildren and their driver, with seven others injured.

The minibus was struck from behind by a small truck, causing it to overturn and catch fire.
The accident occurred in Merafong, west of Johannesburg, shortly after schools reopened post-winter holidays.
Gauteng education and transport officials visited the crash site and the injured children in the hospital.
South Africa has one of the worst road safety records on the continent despite a developed road network.
The victims were from Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig in Carletonville.