Memorial service held for three children of Blackheath accident

Lusanda Bill
27 August 2010

A memorial service was held yesterday at the Kasselsvlei Technical School, for three of the children who died in the Blackheath accident.

On Wednesday there was an accident involving a train and a minibus in Blackheath, on the R102 at Buttskop road. The minibus was carrying thirteen school children from Kleinvlei.

Nine children died in the accident and five were injured including the taxi driver.

The memorail service was held for 16 year old Nadine Martinisen, 13 year old Jean Pierre Willeman and 14 year old Jason Pedro. The service was attended by family members and friends including school pupils and teachers.

Pastor Kevin Baker has stated that a mass memorial service is being planned for Sunday.

Its expected to be held at a church in Blackheath at 4pm.

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