By Staff Reporter
THABAZIMBI – One person has died following a head-on collision involving a school bus on the R502 in the Waterberg District.
According to the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, the fatal accident occurred at about 06h10 on Wednesday, 22 January 2026, on the R510 between Thabazimbi and Northam, near Amanda Mine. The collision involved a Toyota Hilux LDV and a Volkswagen bus transporting school children.
A 58-year-old male, believed to be the driver of the Toyota Hilux, was fatally injured in the crash. A total of 109 school learners sustained minor injuries and were transported to hospitals for medical treatment. Of these, 103 learners were taken to Thabazimbi Provincial Hospital, while six learners were taken to Amandelbult Mine Hospital.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the Toyota Hilux was overtaking when it collided head-on with the oncoming school bus. The possible cause of the accident has been attributed to reckless driving.
The Department of Transport and Community Safety has extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured learners a speedy recovery. Authorities have urged all road users to exercise caution and obey traffic rules, particularly when transporting vulnerable passengers such as school children.
Further investigations are ongoing, and the department has indicated that updates will be provided as more information becomes available
