Three Grade 12 pupils from Hoërskool Ben Viljoen in Groblersdal, Limpopo passed away in a car accident in the Western Cape. Spokesperson Captain Malcom Pojie said the accident happened near the Maalgate Bridge on the N2 between Glentana and George on Saturday, December 4 between 1 and 2am, reports IOL.
According to News24, the three matriculants were identified as JG Greyling, Stiaan Grobler and Conrad Meiring. All three boys were 18-years-old. Pojie also confirmed that a culpable homicide docket has been opened.
All the occupants were flung out of the vehicle during impact. The fourth occupant who has not been named, survived and walked quite a distance to seek help from the George police and after received medical treatment at a local hospital before being discharged.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation, Pojie added.
The school took to Facebook to share their sadness:
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