By Staff Reporter
MAFUBE VILLAGE – A tragic incident has unfolded in the small village of Mafube, just outside Middelburg in Mpumalanga, where an unconfirmed number of learners are feared dead following a horrific collision between a scholar transport bus and a train.
Eyewitnesses at the scene have reported that several learners are still trapped inside the wreckage of the bus, with emergency services yet to arrive.
The bus was reportedly carrying learners from Moreig Primary and High School when it was struck by the train.
The full extent of the casualties is still unknown, and the community remains on edge as they await further updates. The scene is described as chaotic, with concerned parents and community members gathering near the crash site.
Rescue efforts are expected to intensify as emergency services arrive, with hopes that some of the trapped learners can still be saved.
This is a developing story, and more updates will be provided as details emerge.