Bus Crash in South Africa Kills 45, Leaving Eight-Year-Old Girl as Sole Survivor
Published: 29 March 2024 at 00:16
Travel
A bus carrying 46 passengers plunged off a bridge into a ravine near Johannesburg, South Africa, killing 45 individuals while an eight-year-old girl survived with serious injuries. The incident occurred on the way from Botswana to Moria for an Easter festival. South African authorities have promised a full inquiry into the crash, with President Cyril Ramaphosa and Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga offering condolences and support to Botswana. The search operations at the crash site are ongoing, with concerns about identifying bodies due to the flames.
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