At least 45 people have died in a bus accident in the South African province of Limpopo. According to a press release from the South African Ministry of Transport, one person survived with serious injuries. According to media reports, it is said to be an eight-year-old girl.
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.