BULAWAYO – An upper six student at the elite Falcon College outside Bulawayo died in an accident involving a school bus near Esigodini on Sunday morning.
The bus was reportedly carrying 56 students who were returning from a rugby tournament at St George’s College in Harare.
The bus, according to social media images of the incident, overturned along the stretch of road commonly referred to as ‘Danger’.
The place is some 20 kilometres near the school.
Another student suffered a broken arm and was ferried to Mater Dei hospital in Bulawayo for treatment.
“There are a few children and staff with minor cuts and injuries,” read a statement by Phillip Whaley, the chairman of the school board of governors.
Whaley said, “Following the initial communication sent out, it is with deepest sadness that I write to advise you of the passing of Aidan O’Donovan (Upper Sixth, Tredgold) in the bus accident this afternoon.
“There are no adequate words at a time like this, and we are all deeply affected.
“We have chartered a flight for Aidan and Lana’s parents, and they are en route to Bulawayo now.
“Please keep the O’Donovan family, and everyone who loved Aidan in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.”
He added, “Bradley Wentzel suffered a broken arm and is at the Mater Dei hospital in Bulawayo with his parents. There are a few children and staff with minor cuts and injuries.
“They are also at the Mater Dei being treated and checked out.
“Mr Kirkman will issue a further statement as soon as possible.
“We appreciate that many of you will want to send condolences and messages to Mr Kirkman and the O’Donovan family.
“You are welcome to channel these through admissions@falconcollege.com and pa@falconcollege.com while the family and Headmaster deal with this tragedy.”
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