Pupils saved from bus stuck in overflowing river
Over 15 school pupils were rescued by community members outside Mqanduli when the bus they were travelling in was stuck in an overflowing river in Nzulwini area.
Health spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said two response vehicles, three ambulances and rescue vehicles were despatched to the scene. "We request that SAPS rescues be despatched with the boat to assist," he said.
However, the children were rescued by community members who arrived at the scene first. "No one was injured. The children were manually rescued by the community safely. They were all released by the community back to their homes.’’
Kupelo said locals and emergency services are still at the scene. “The community members called us but they did not just watch and do nothing. We congratulate them for what they have done.’’