Six-year-old child killed by bus in Laastehoop Village, Ga-Molepo on Friday
A tragic incident has occurred in Mankweng, Capricorn District, where a 6-year-old child was fatally injured by a scholar transport bus. The South African Police Service (SAPS) Limpopo division has launched an investigation, opening a case of culpable homicide. The accident happened on Friday, 24th October, in the village of Laastehoop, Ga-Molepo.
Key details of the incident
- A 6-year-old learner has tragically lost their life.
- The incident involved a scholar transport bus.
- The accident took place on Friday, 24th October.
- The location of the incident was Laastehoop Village, Ga-Molepo, in the Capricorn District.
- The SAPS Limpopo (sapsLIM) are investigating and have opened a culpable homicide case.
- It is alleged that the driver accidentally drove over the child.
- This sad event was reported by the SA Police Service on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, which you can view here: sapsLIM Police in Mankweng, Capricorn District.
A summary of the unfortunate event
In a deeply saddening turn of events, the community of Ga-Molepo, specifically in Laastehoop Village within the Capricorn District, is mourning the loss of a young life. A 6-year-old learner was fatally injured on Friday, 24th October, when they were accidentally run over by a scholar transport bus. The South African Police Service in Limpopo (sapsLIM) has officially opened a case of culpable homicide to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident. Initial reports suggest that the driver of the bus may have accidentally driven over the child. This incident highlights the critical importance of road safety, particularly concerning children travelling to and from school.
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly happened? A 6-year-old child was fatally injured by a scholar transport bus on Friday, 24th October, in Laastehoop Village, Ga-Molepo.
- What is a culpable homicide case? Culpable homicide is a legal term that refers to an unlawful killing of another human being through negligence, meaning the person who caused the death did not intend to kill but acted in a way that a reasonable person would not have.
- Who is investigating the incident? The SAPS Limpopo (sapsLIM) police are investigating the matter from Mankweng.
- What is the date of the incident? The incident occurred on Friday, 24th October.
- Where did this happen? The accident took place in Laastehoop Village, Ga-Molepo, within the Capricorn District.
- Is there any further information available? For official updates on this incident, you can refer to the SA Police Service’s post. For more news and stories, you can visit www.cityofthohoyandou.co.za/category/news/.
