Tragic Bus Crash Claims 20 Lives at South African Mine

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Tragic Bus Crash Claims 20 Lives at South African Mine
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At least 20 mine staff were killed in a bus crash in Limpopo province, South Africa. The bus, transporting employees from the Venetia Diamond Mine, collided with a lorry near Musina. The cause of the collision is still unknown. South Africa has a concerning road safety record, with thousands of fatalities occurring annually. The Venetia mine is the country's largest diamond mine, employing over 4,300 people and accounting for more than 40% of South Africa's annual diamond production.

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