The families of the 11 children who died in a horror crash in Carletonville have started the DNA identification process of their loved ones on Friday morning.
On Wednesday morning, an accident involving a minibus taxi and a bakkie claimed the lives of 12 people, with 11 of them being primary school children.
The identification is taking place at the Kokosi Community Hall, on the West Rand.
The tragedy continues for the families who lost their children, as they now need to formally identify their deceased children.
Officials from the Merafong Local municipality are assisting with the DNA identification process.
Deputy Mayor Mogomotsi Sello said this is a very difficult day for the families.
“We really need to afford them the opportunity to come to terms with this loss”
Meanwhile, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has made her way to Rocklands Primary School, where 10 of the deceased were learners.
-EWN
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