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Tragedy in South Africa: 13 Children Dead in School Bus Accident

Published January 19, 2026, 12:24
Tragedy in South Africa: 13 Children Dead in School Bus Accident

A tragic traffic accident in South Africa, in the Gauteng province, has claimed the lives of at least 13 children. The incident occurred when a school minibus collided with a truck, with most of the fatalities occurring immediately. Two more children succumbed to their injuries in hospital. The bus was carrying students from various schools when, according to eyewitnesses, it attempted to overtake stationary vehicles, resulting in a head-on collision. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Scenes of emotion and grief prevailed at the scene of the incident, with parents in a state of shock and mourning their children.