School Minibus

South Africa was in mourning on Monday after 13 schoolchildren were killed when a minibus transporting learners collided with a truck near the industrial city of Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg, according to local authorities.

The crash occurred as the children were traveling to or from school. Officials said three other students survived and were being treated in hospital for injuries.

Police have opened a culpable homicide case as investigators work to determine the exact cause of the collision.

A police official told broadcaster Newzroom Afrika that early findings suggest a dangerous overtaking maneuver may have led to the crash. Authorities …