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accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Easter Bus Tragedy: 45 Killed as Vehicle Plunges Off South African Bridge"

A bus carrying passengers to an Easter festival in South Africa veered off a bridge and plunged nearly 200 feet, killing at least 45 people. The bus, traveling from Botswana to Moria for a popular Easter pilgrimage, crashed into a ravine and burst into flames. An 8-year-old child was the sole survivor and was seriously injured. The driver, among the deceased, is believed to have lost control before the crash. An investigation is ongoing, and the Minister of Transport plans to visit the scene.

via Fox News|

#accidents-and-disasters #bus-crash #easter-festival

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

8-Year-Old Sole Survivor as Bus Plunges, Killing 45

A bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival in South Africa plunged off a bridge in Limpopo, killing 45 people, with an eight-year-old girl as the sole survivor. The bus, transporting passengers from Botswana to the town of Moria, lost control and plunged into a ravine before bursting into flames. Rescue operations faced challenges in identifying bodies burned beyond recognition, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa offered condolences and support to Botswana, while the Easter pilgrimage to Moria resumed for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

via The Independent|

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accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Sole Survivor: 8-Year-Old Girl in South Africa Bus Crash

A bus crash in South Africa killed 45 people, with the only survivor being an 8-year-old girl. The bus, traveling from Botswana to Moria for an Easter weekend church service, hit a barrier, plunged into a ravine, and caught fire. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the 8-year-old survivor was brought to a hospital. The South African Transport Minister expressed condolences and urged responsible driving during the Easter weekend, which sees increased traffic and holiday festivities.

via The Washington Post|

#accidents-and-disasters #bus-crash #easter-weekend

tragedy2 years ago•0 min saved

"8-Year-Old Sole Survivor as Bus Plunges, Killing 45 in South Africa"

A bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival in South Africa plunged off a bridge, killing at least 45 people, with an 8-year-old child being the only survivor. The bus veered off a bridge and plunged 164 feet into a ravine before bursting into flames, leaving many bodies burned beyond recognition and trapped inside the vehicle. The bus was believed to be traveling from Botswana to the town of Moria for a popular Easter pilgrimage.

via NBC News|

#bus-crash #easter-festival #limpopo

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tragic South African Bus Plunge: 45 Dead, 1 Survivor"

A bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival in South Africa plunged off a bridge, killing at least 45 people in Limpopo. The only survivor, an 8-year-old child, was seriously injured. The bus veered off the bridge, plunged 50 meters into a ravine, and burst into flames. The driver, believed to be from Botswana, was among the dead. The South African government is investigating the cause of the crash and has warned of the dangers of road accidents during the Easter holidays.

via NPR|

#accidentsdisasters #bus-crash #easter-festival

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

8-Year-Old Sole Survivor of South African Bus Plunge, 45 Dead

A bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival in South Africa plunged off a bridge, killing at least 45 people, with an 8-year-old child as the only survivor. The bus veered off a bridge and burst into flames, with many bodies burned beyond recognition and still trapped inside the vehicle. The crash occurred on a mountain pass in the northern province of Limpopo, and authorities believe the bus was traveling from Botswana to the town of Moria for the Easter pilgrimage. The South African government has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, and the incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of road travel during the Easter holidays.

via ABC News|

#bus-crash #easter-festival #limpopo

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tragic Bus Crash in South Africa Claims 45 Lives, Leaves 8-Year-Old Girl as Sole Survivor"

A bus crash in South Africa's Limpopo province resulted in 45 deaths and one serious injury as the bus, carrying Easter pilgrims from Botswana to Moria, collided with barriers on a bridge, caught fire, and went over the bridge. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences and pledged support to Botswana, while an 8-year-old was the sole survivor and receiving medical attention. Some bodies were burned beyond recognition, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

via Reuters|

#accidents-and-disasters #bus-crash #easter-pilgrims