Accidents
Bus falls into a ravine: 45 dead in accident in South Africa
The exact cause of the accident is still being determined. photo
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A vehicle falls from a bridge and bursts into flames: A bus accident in Limpopo kills many people.
In a bus accident in the South African province At least 45 people died in Limpopo. According to a press release from the South African Ministry of Transport, one person survived with serious injuries.
According to initial findings, the driver lost control of the bus and fell from a bridge near Mmamatlakala into a ravine, where the vehicle burst into flames.
The exact cause of the accident is still being determined. The bus was on its way from Botswana to Moria in South Africa. The town of Moria in Limpopo Province is known as a place of pilgrimage for Christians and a popular destination over the Easter holidays.
Just last week, South Africa’s Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga launched an Easter campaign for more road safety. Accidents occur more often, especially around the holidays, due to more traffic and risky driving behavior.