TSHWANE, Feb 16 – Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed deep concern following a serious road crash that occurred on the N4 Eastbound near Atteridgeville in Tshwane earlier today.
According to reports, a 9-seater Toyota Condor transporting 17 school children collided with a Mercedes-Benz after the driver allegedly attempted to evade law enforcement by diverting onto an old dirt road before re-entering the highway.
It has been reported that the driver was operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s licence.
All 17 learners were transported to hospital with varying degrees of injuries, though no fatalities have been reported.
MEC Diale-Tlabela conveyed her wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured children and extended support to their parents and families during this distressing time.
“The reckless conduct displayed in this incident is unacceptable, particularly when it involves the lives of our children. Scholar transport operators carry a sacred responsibility to ensure the safety of learners. Lawlessness on our roads will not be tolerated,” said Diale-Tlabela.
The MEC reiterated her call for intensified law enforcement operations to root out illegal and unroadworthy scholar transport vehicles and ensure full compliance with road safety regulations.
She emphasised that the driver must be held accountable for endangering the lives of innocent children through irresponsible behaviour.
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