Limpopo Bus Crash: Government Issues Official Statement

A tragic bus crash on the N1 North near Ingwe Lodge in Limpopo has resulted in the deaths of 42 individuals and left 49 others injured. The vehicle, en route from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe, overturned and plummeted down an embankment. Seven children were among the fatalities.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa are scheduled to visit the crash site. The Department of Transport has expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wishes a swift recovery for the injured.

Investigation into the Limpopo Bus Crash Underway

The cause of this devastating Limpopo bus crash remains unknown. Authorities, including the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and local law enforcement, have initiated a full investigation. This includes a scene reconstruction and mechanical inspection of the vehicle. A preliminary report is expected soon.

Six survivors are in critical condition, with others suffering various injuries. One critically injured child required airlifting for urgent medical care. Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa voiced serious concern over the recurring nature of road crashes involving public transport. They indicated that the ongoing review of the National Road Safety Strategy is intended to bolster road safety initiatives.

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President Ramaphosa Mourns the Loss

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the governments and people of Zimbabwe and Malawi. He described the Limpopo bus crash as a profound tragedy for South Africa and its neighboring nations. The President emphasized the particular sorrow of the incident occurring during the country’s annual Transport Month, a period dedicated to road safety awareness.

“Our roads are economic networks that bring the people of our region together across national borders,” Ramaphosa stated. He urged all transport operators, drivers, and passengers to embrace collective responsibility for commuter safety. The community and authorities now await answers from the investigation into this heartbreaking Limpopo bus crash as the nation mourns.