Tragedy strikes South Africa for a group of Leicestershire students just a couple of days before England kick off their World Cup tournament.
The students from Brooksby Melton College in Melton Mowbray were on an organised field trip which had been arranged through travel company Chameleon Worldwide. The students were nearing the end of their trip as they were due to be flying back to the UK.
Sky News has reported that a bus carrying 22 students from the college and 1 member of staff overturned after the driver lost control on Bulembu Road in Barberton. An officer from the local police told reporters that the roads in this area are ‘treacherous’ and have caused many fatal accidents in the past.
Two female students travelling on the bus were killed on impact whilst another later passed away in the local medical centre; the remaining 19 were taken by air ambulance to a local medical centre for treatment.
It has not yet been confirmed whether or not any charges will be brought against the driver of the bus but investigations are underway in to this.
This is a very traumatic time for the families of those who have been involved in this incident and it is understood that the college are offering help and support for those involved.
This report comes just hours after the England football team have arrived in the country to hopefully fulfil a lot of fans dreams. Unfortunately, these students will have very different memories of South Africa and they certainly won’t be happy ones.
