School Transport Engulfed In Flames While Transporting Learners: Amouti - KZN

A taxi transporting a full load of school learners caught fire while travelling towards the main road in Amouti- KZN this morning (Monday).

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call from a member of the public at approximately 06:52, requesting assistance after a red Toyota Hiace carrying school learners caught fire. The driver reportedly noticed the fire while travelling towards the main road and managed to pull over before rapidly evacuating all the occupants.

The fire is believed to have originated in the engine compartment. The taxi was transporting learners from Grade 1 to Grade 4, as well as a creche learner, with the children reportedly ranging in age from 6 to 14 years.

Some of the learners were transported to school in another taxi, while others remained at the scene.

Two minors who reportedly inhaled smoke were assessed on scene.