A tragic incident unfolded when a bus carrying Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals overturned on Sunday night while traversing a mountainous section of South Africa's N1 highway, leading to the death of 42 individuals, local authorities confirmed.
The crash occurred in Limpopo province when the bus veered off the road and plunged down an embankment. The impact of this disaster has resonated not only within South Africa but also in the neighboring countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi, as expressed by the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who mourned the loss of life, which included seven children.
The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, and an official investigation is underway. Reports indicate that the bus was en route from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape when the tragedy struck. Authorities have not yet disclosed the total number of passengers on board the bus at the time of the crash, but they have confirmed that 49 others sustained injuries.
Government officials, including Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, are expected to visit the crash site and meet with the injured passengers as part of the recovery process.
