45 People killed in horror bus crash to Moria
LIMPOPO – Only a child aged 8 had survived the horror crash, while 45 congregants were found dead after a bus plunged off Mamatlakala bridge in Mokopane on Thursday afternoon. It is alleged that the driver lost control, colliding with barriers on the bridge and careening into a gorge where it caught alight.
Traffic officials have confirmed that 45 people have died in a horrific bus accident. The passengers were traveling from Botswana, Gaborone going to Moria for an Easter weekend church service.
Most of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition as police and firefighters were scrambling to recover the bodies of the dead. An 8-year-old is the only survivor of the crash and was transported to a hospital in the area.
Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga extended her condolences to the families affected by the crash.
“I am sending my heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic bus crash. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We continue to urge responsible driving at all times with heightened alertness as more people are on our roads this Easter weekend,” Chikunga said.