The Gauteng Department of Education has dispatched its psycho-social support unit following the tragic loss of four learners from Tom Newby Primary School, Rynfield Primary School and an ECD centre following a fatal car accident on the N12 in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni.
The horrific crash took place on Monday morning, 10 March 2025.
FOUR LEARNERS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN DAVEYTON
Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said it is alleged that the accident involved a collision between multiple vehicles on the N12 westbound near the Putfontein Road off-ramp in Daveyton, resulting in the tragic loss of life of four learners.
Mabona said one of the vehicles happened to be a private scholar transport, which was transporting the learners to school.
Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish the exact cause.
“The deceased include two boy learners in Grade 1 and Grade 3, who were siblings from Tom Newby Primary School in Benoni; a Grade 1 boy learner from Rynfield Primary School also in Benoni, and a Grade R boy learner from an ECD centre that is still to be identified.
“Additionally, another girl learner in Grade 3 from Rynfield Primary School is in critical condition as a result of the accident, and has been admitted to a local hospital for urgent medical care,” Mabona explained.
PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT UNIT DISPATCHED
Further, Mabona said the department’s psycho-social support unit has been dispatched to both Tom Newby and Rynfield Primary Schools to provide immediate counselling services to learners and educators in the aftermath of this devastating incident.
Meanwhile, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said they are deeply saddened by the loss of these young learners whose lives were tragically cut short by this unfortunate incident.
“Our thoughts are with the bereaved families, friends, and the school communities during this painful period. The Department stands ready to provide the necessary support to all affected,” said MEC Chiloane.
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