5 school children crushed to death as they wait for bus in South Africa.

Five school children were killed and two others seriously injured when two taxis and a bakkie were involved in a collision at Turton, near Mtwalume earlier this morning 

The children were all between the ages of 11 and 14 years. Three died at the scene, while two later died at the local clinic.

It is believed one of the taxis slammed into the group of children who were standing at the side of the road, waiting for their transport.

An official police statement is awaited from police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid who is currently at the scene.