Mon May 21 19:08:27 SAST 2012
Mon May 21 19:08:27 SAST 2012

'Killer driver' arrested

Aug 30, 2010 | Sapa | 18 comments

THE driver of the taxi involved in an accident with a train on Wednesday resulting in the death of 10 children has been arrested, Cape Town police said.

The man was expected to appear in the Blue Downs magistrate's court tomorrow and will face charges of culpable homicide.

Ten children died as a result of the incident - nine on the scene and one on Friday in hospital.

The accident happened when the taxi in which they were travelling allegedly jumped a queue of cars waiting at a rail crossing in Blackheath and was hit by an oncoming train.

 

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Mon May 21 19:08:27 SAST 2012 ::
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Aug 30, 2010

May their Soul R.I.P
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Aug 30, 2010

Fred

He must be locked up for the rest of his life. I wonder how does he feel about innocent blood on his hands?
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Aug 30, 2010

Smiley

Pls dont be surprised Kuku ma friend, m the 1 who told u hore ke ya ho liker.May this little souls rest in peace, and to their families, may God of the bible be with them, during this difficult time.Ho tla loka, u not alone.
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Aug 30, 2010

Londie

You are right Fred, the guy should be locked up for the rest of his life. my condolences to all families.mimuya yavho i edele nga mulalo.
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Aug 30, 2010

tsayaya

I find it very irresponsible what this guy did. I hope that he stands for his actions and the appropriate punishment be handed accordingly. May the little souls rest in peace en die maaiskont vrek in pieces.
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Aug 30, 2010

Mayo

Our Teachers, Doctors, Accountants and BEE's are dead, and the taxi driver has survived, how fortunate of him? His licence shud be taken away and never drive any car any more.
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Aug 30, 2010

SexyBee

I think for me what makes it worse is the age of the driver. I can't even imagine what was going thru his mind right at that moment when he decided that he was gonna race with the train. I'm curious to know though if he would've done that had his kids been in that car as well. Now his family is also feeling guilty and probably scared to be seen in their neighbourhood because of an old man's irresponsibility...
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Aug 30, 2010

CY192014

The guy must go right away to JAIL , it was sad with the families emotions ...imagine 10 life just like that . May their Souls Rest-In-Peace .i think is a lesson for other irresponsible 'TAXI' drivers .
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Aug 30, 2010

sibu

People do not have patience,had he waited in line like everybody else non of this would have happened!! Now such young lives have been lost because of his stupidity!! May their souls rest in peace! Da driver must go rot in jail!!
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Aug 30, 2010

CY192014

@Sexy Bee ....sting me please .
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