Cops probe circumstances surrounding death of matric learner in Hartbeespoort

A grade 12 learner has died after being knocked down by a bus at the Schaumburg Combined School in Hartbeespoort.

The incident occurred last week Thursday after a group of learners entered the school through a fence at the back of the premises.

Its alleged they wanted to take control of the school buses and in a panic, one of the bus drivers drove off.

The driver knocked downed four pupils who were all rushed to the hospital.

Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said one learners succumbed to her injuries while at the Ga-Rankuwa Hospital on Sunday.

“Police have launched since an investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident. We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, classmates, and the entire school community for their loss. It is saddening that such a chaotic outburst led to the unfortunate passing of a learner who had completed his exams.”