REPUBLISHED: “We Still Remember” — 8 Years Since the Karatu Tragedy
Eight years have passed since the tragic school bus accident in Karatu claimed the lives of 32 students,
two teachers, and a driver.
The nation mourned together,
and three young survivors became a symbol of hope.
Though time has moved on,
the memory remains—flowers are still laid,
names still spoken,
and hearts still heavy.
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