According to the Western Cape Emergency Medical Services, about 15 learners involved in a vehicle accident in Somerset West on Thursday 18, November morning has been taken to hospital for medical treatment.

At 11:25 on Thursday, EMS spokesperson Deanna February, said EMS officials stood down after the accident scene near Raithby Street was cleared.

“EMS transported fifteen learners who sustained minor injuries to Heldeberg and Stellenbosch Hospitals,” said February.

The driver of the bus was also taken to Helderberg Hospital with minor injuries.

The Somerset West bus accident happened at 7:53 when the vehicle, which was transporting more than 40 children, overturned while attempting to turn into Raithby Street.

Fortunately, there were no fatalities. Earlier, February said six patients were treated at the scene of the crash while the others managed to reach their school in Raithby Street. At the school, EMS officials checked on the learners one by one.