11 Dead Including Schoolchild in South Africa Minibus-Truck Crash

At least 11 people, including a school student, were killed when a minibus taxi collided head-on with a truck in South Africa on Thursday morning. The crash occurred during peak rush hour, around 7 am, leaving several others critically injured. Emergency services reported that most victims died at the scene.

Eyewitnesses said the collision happened after the truck attempted a U-turn on a busy road. The minibus reportedly tried to overtake stationary vehicles when it crashed directly into the oncoming truck. The driver of the minibus was trapped in the wreckage and sustained critical injuries.

Police have launched a full investigation into the accident, and the truck driver is expected to be questioned as part of the probe. Authorities are examining the circumstances leading to the collision to determine potential negligence or traffic violations.

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This tragic event comes just over a week after another head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck killed 14 schoolchildren in the country. The frequency of such accidents has raised concerns about road safety and regulatory enforcement in South Africa.

Minibus taxis remain the most common form of public transport in South Africa, with estimates suggesting that around 70% of daily commuters rely on them. Despite this, road accidents involving minibuses are frequent, often with devastating consequences.

According to official figures, 11,418 people died in road crashes across South Africa in 2025. While this represents a slight decrease of 6% from the previous year, it still averages 31 deaths every day, highlighting the persistent dangers on the country’s roads.

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