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Child (8) sole survivor of South Africa bus crash that kills 45 people

The local transport ministry said the driver lost control of the vehicle while going a round bend
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

21.20 28 Mar 2024


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Child (8) sole survivor of Sou...

Child (8) sole survivor of South Africa bus crash that kills 45 people

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

21.20 28 Mar 2024


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A bus crash in South Africa has killed 45 people with a young girl the only survivor.

The bus had a total of 46 people on board, including the driver.

An eight-year-old child survived the accident and is being treated in hospital.

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In a statement, the Limpopo Department of Transport said the driver lost control of the vehicle while going a round bend.

The bus fell onto a rocky surface some 50 metres under a bridge and caught fire, near Mamatlakala in the northeast province of Limpopo.

The passenger bus was transporting people from Botswana, who were reportedly travelling to Moria in Limpopo for an Easter weekend church service.

Rescue operations continued until the late hours of Thursday evening.

Some bodies were burned beyond recognition and others were trapped inside the debris.

Additional reporting: IRN

Main image: Rescue workers at the scene of the bus crash near Mamatlakala in South Africa, 28-3-24. Image: Facebook/Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety

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