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School bus overturns in Stellenbosch, 31 injured

Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 09:48
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School bus overturns in Stellenbosch, 31 injured
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NATIONAL NEWS - A school bus carrying 31 children has overturned on the R44 near Stellenbosch. One student contained critical injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

According to Robert Daniels, Communications Officer at Western Cape Government Health, a school bus carrying 31 passengers overturned on the R44 at 7.15am on Tuesday morning.

"A 14-year-old boy was airlifted to Tygerberg Hospital in a critical condition, while 13 severly injured pupils are being taken to Paarl and Stellenbosch provincial hospitals.

"17 children with minor injuries are being distributed to primary health care facilities in the immediate areas."
 

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