A bus crash in Limpopo province has claimed 42 lives, with 49 others injured. The bus was traveling from the Eastern Cape to Zimbabwe and Malawi when it crashed down an embankment on the N1 in Musina.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation is investigating the cause of the accident. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has expressed concern over the trend of road crashes involving public transport.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy noted a persistent trend of road crashes involving public transport.
President Ramaphosa has sent condolences to the families of the victims. Authorities are reconstructing the scene to determine the cause of the crash.
Author's summary: 42 killed in Limpopo bus crash.