At least 45 people die when a bus falls off a bridge. The accident occurred on a large bridge suspended between two hills near Mmamatlakala, in Limpopo province, more than 300 kilometers from Johannesburg. South Africa.
The Ministry of Transport confirmed that At least 45 people lost their lives in this accidentwhich involved a bus apparently carrying passengers from Botswana to Moria, northern South Africa.
“Apparently, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed against the bridge's safety barriers. “The bus fell off the bridge, fell to the ground and caught fire,” the ministry said.
The vehicle was carrying a total of 46 passengers, including the driver. Only an eight-year-old boy survived the accident and was immediately taken to a hospital. to receive urgent medical attention, as stated by the provincial Department of Transportation
The scene was shocking, with charred bodies, others trapped under the rubble and some scattered in the area of the accident, according to reports from the provincial Department of Transportation. The bus's registration number belonged to Botswana, although The nationality of the victims has not yet been confirmed.
Despite having a developed road network, road safety in South Africa remains a major challenge.
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