Details of the Fatal Bus Crash
A devastating bus accident in South Africa has claimed the lives of 45 individuals after the bus plummeted more than 150 feet off a bridge on Thursday. The sole survivor of the crash is an 8-year-old girl.
The bus was en route from Botswana to an Easter festival at a church in Moria, located in South Africa’s Limpopo province. According to the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, the driver lost control on the bridge, crashing into barriers before the fatal fall onto a rocky surface.
Rescue Efforts and Survivor’s Condition
Rescue operations are ongoing, with some bodies burnt beyond recognition and others trapped in the wreckage of the bus. The 8-year-old survivor is currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital, though specific details about her condition remain undisclosed.
Official Response and Call for Caution
Sindisiwe Chikunga, South Africa’s Minister of Transport, expressed her condolences to the affected families at the crash site. She emphasized the importance of responsible driving, particularly during the busy Easter weekend when more people are on the roads.
Reported by Sarah Carter and S. Dev for CBSNews.com