45 people killed in South Africa as bus plunges off bridge

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday in Limpopo, South Africa, when a bus carrying faithful from Botswana to an Easter conference fell off a bridge, resulting in the deaths of 45 people. Reports from BBC indicate that the vehicle lost control, collided with the bridge’s barriers, and burst into flames upon hitting the ground. The only survivor of the accident was reported to be an eight-year-old girl.

South African authorities are currently conducting search and rescue operations in the area to recover the bodies of the victims and look for any additional survivors. Emergency services are facing challenges in responding to the crash site, as reported by international agencies. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga visited the scene of the accident to offer condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the importance of responsible driving, especially during the busy Easter weekend.

Chikunga assured that the South African government would support the repatriation of the victims’ bodies and launch a thorough investigation into the causes of the tragic accident. As efforts continue to deal with the aftermath of the bus crash, the focus remains on offering support to the affected families and ensuring that necessary actions are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.