Ten school kids die in a taxi accident in Bergville

Ten school children were killed and several injured late on Saturday after a taxi they were travelling in allegedly hit a cow on the R616 between Bergville and Ladysmith.  The taxi then allegedly plunged into a nearby pond. KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department spokesperson  Kwanele Ncalane has confirmed the accident. “We can confirm that there is an accident which occurred on the R616.  A taxi carrying school kids was travelling from Ladysmith to Bergville. It is belie... Read more »
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