A horrifying bus accident sadly claimed the lives of 10 people early on Wednesday morning, 5 February.
According to Dailysun, this tragic accident occurred on the N6 highway, about 15 kilometres south of Reddersburg, towards Smithfield, Free State.
The crash involved a City to City bus carrying 33 passengers, which collided with a truck, resulting in catastrophic damage.
Sipho Towa, a spokesman for emergency services, confirmed that the collision has led to over 31 injuries, with the death toll continuing to rise.
“Ten fatalities have been confirmed, although the number may change as rescue operations continue,” Towa said.
The road is closed at the crash site, and traffic is being directed to other routes.
Emergency services, including paramedics and police, are working hard at the scene.
“The priority is to extricate the last survivor from the wreckage,” added Towa.
As the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, residents and travellers are advised to avoid the area.
Meanwhile, police have released the names of eight people who lost their lives when a vehicle was swept into a stream in Heilbron.
The victims were reported missing on 2 March after their bakkie was carried away by strong currents while attempting to cross the Kliprivier low-water bridge.
A search operation led to the recovery of their bodies on Monday, 3 March.
The victims have been identified as Ditaba Isaac Mazibuko (71), who was the driver; Modiehi Elizabeth Mazibuko (62), the driver’s wife; Refilwe Jwalane Monyatsi (14), their granddaughter; Luyanda Zengele (10), their grandson; Sibusiso Brain Zengele (12), their grandson; Patrick Mquega (34), a colleague of the driver; Nthabiseng Agnes Toba (33), the colleague’s wife; and Omphile Angela Toba (2), their daughter.
This is a developing story.
