- In a tragic incident, a bus veered off a bridge in South Africa, claiming the lives of 45 out of 46 passengers
- The sole survivor, an eight-year-old girl, was airlifted to the hospital with severe injuries following the Thursday crash
- Authorities reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle, breaching the bridge’s barriers in a mountainous region near Mamatlakala, approximately 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Johannesburg
In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded yesterday night, a catastrophic accident occured when a bus veered off a bridge near Mamatlakala, hurtling into a ravine below.
The aftermath was grim, with the Department of Transport confirming the loss of 45 lives out of the 46 passengers aboard.
The lone survivor, a brave eight-year-old girl, was airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition, her resilience amidst tragedy shining through the darkness.
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Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene as the bus, en route from Botswana to Moria for an Easter festival, lost control, crashing through barriers and plummeting 50 meters into the ravine before erupting in flames.
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The impact was devastating, leaving behind a smoldering wreckage and shattered lives.
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga vowed a thorough inquiry into the incident, extending heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the nation of Botswana.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa echoed these sentiments, offering support and solidarity in the face of unspeakable loss.
As rescue teams continue their search efforts at the crash site, the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures and stricter enforcement of regulations in South Africa, a nation grappling with the devastating toll of preventable accidents.
River Nithi Claims 35 Lives in Deadly Bus Plunge
In a haunting echo of tragedy from last year, Kenya faced a grim reminder of the perils of its roads as a bus bound for Mombasa met a tragic end along the treacherous Meru-Nairobi highway.
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The incident, which occurred at the notorious accident blackspot near River Nithi, claimed the lives of at least 34 individuals, casting a somber shadow over the nation.
County Commissioner Nobert Komora confirmed the devastating toll, with recovery efforts underway and survivors battling for their lives.
The aftermath of the crash painted a haunting picture, with personal belongings scattered amidst flattened vegetation and the mangled wreckage of the bus serving as a somber testament to the fragility of life.
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Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing moments leading to the disaster, describing how the bus hurtled down the steep slope, its roof torn off upon impact with the road’s guard rails, before plunging 40 meters into the river below. The community, still reeling from the shock, grappled with the aftermath of one of the deadliest accidents in recent memory.
