Parent suspected to have died in accident on way to Hoërskool Driehoek

The woman was transported by ambulance after allegedly being involved in a serious collision while rushing to the school.


Vaal Weekblad has received an unconfirmed report that a woman was seriously injured after being involved in a car accident next to the Vaal Mall in Vanderbijlpark.

It is believed that the woman was a parent of one of the learners at Hoërskool Driehoek, where a structural collapse killed three learners and injured at least 21 people on Friday morning.

ALSO READ: Lesufi promises private medical care for victims of Vanderbijlpark school bridge collapse

https://twitter.com/DjNewSouthAfric/status/1091293684686077953

Reports indicate that the woman was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, with unconfirmed reports indicating that she then succumbed to her injuries.

The allegations will only be made official as soon as more information is obtained.

This article was translated from Afrikaans by Nica Schreuder. 

For more news your way, download The Citizen’s app for iOS and Android.

For more news your way

Download our app and read this and other great stories on the move. Available for Android and iOS.