The Eastern Cape transport department said it is understood that the boys were travelling from a hockey match in East London when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Two boys were killed on impact, while one sustained critical injuries.Provincial transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the driver was among the injured who were rushed to hospitals in Mdantsane and East London.
News24 understands distraught parents and teachers were on the scene, along with emergency personnel, traffic officers and police. The accident comes as the college’s senior school, Dale College Boy's High, mourns the loss of four pupils in December 2021. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
MaliDayimani So heartbreaking! This is at least the 4th Dalian death this year! Heartfelt condolences to the families & the Dale College community. 💔 💔
MaliDayimani And Taxis are safe just leave them alone… listen to the minister tomorrow beat his drum and complain and institute a commission 🤦♂️
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MaliDayimani How many more must die in these taxi's. 😔😔😭😭😭😭😭😭
MaliDayimani These drivers should be locked up
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MaliDayimani RIP little ones. Condolences to their families and friends.
MaliDayimani This is heartbreaking 💔 More prayers are needed for Dale College. Tragedy after Tragedy 💔💔
MaliDayimani In most cases the drivers survive smh🤔
MaliDayimani Looks like a taxi accident... Time to fine the taxes association, and their politicians that own the taxi business
MaliDayimani Another one!!!! The amount of lives being lost unnecessarily on our roads is so so sad 😭 Damn stupid drivers on our roads. Where’s the driver education campaigns? _ArriveAlive MbalulaFikile start doing your jobs!! Not only after the fact 😡
MaliDayimani Ses Fikile involved once again...
MaliDayimani Question... Is it a school bus or a taxi. and before you shit yourself, it does make a difference
MaliDayimani Devastating 💔
MaliDayimani Why it have to be this way..😨😰
MaliDayimani Jesus Christ!😔🙏
MaliDayimani Fucking taxis!🤬🤬🤬