10 Zimbabweans die in a Limpopo Bus Crash
Ten people were killed in a bus accident in Limpopo on Tuesday night near 3 Mile, close to Louis Trichardt town in the Makhado Local Municipality.
The accident claimed the lives of 10 people—five women and five men—while several other passengers sustained injuries.
The injured have been transported to nearby hospitals, including Elim and Louis Trichardt Memorial, where they are currently receiving medical care.
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Violet Mathye said that the driver was new on the job and unfamiliar with the area’s terrain.
“According to reports, the bus drove over a roundabout, the last traffic circle from Makhado toward Polokwane, at a high speed, lost control and overturned, killing and injuring its passengers in the process,” said Mathye.
“The bus driver is reportedly new in his job and not familiar with the surroundings. The scene has been cleared, and the injured passengers have been taken to various hospitals in Makhado.”
More than 30 others were injured, with 12 being in serious conditions.
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Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has expressed her condolences to the families.
Premier Ramathuba emphasised the critical importance of road safety, particularly on long-distance routes frequently used by buses and heavy-duty vehicles.
She called on all road users, including bus drivers, operators of heavy-duty vehicles, and drivers of light-duty vehicles, to exercise the utmost vigilance and strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such devastating accidents.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life. Each death is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of road safety. We urge all drivers to strictly abide by traffic rules and remain vigilant at all times to avoid such accidents. ”
“We can not afford to lose lives in this manner, especially when such incidents are preventable. We would like to commend the swift response by Team Limpopo, including EMS, the South African Police Service, Forensic Pathology Services, and Traffic Police, who worked tirelessly throughout the night,” said Premier Dr. Ramathuba.
The Premier has since delegated MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms. Violet Mathye, to visit the accident scene and the injured survivors who are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals.
10 Zimbabweans die in a Limpopo Bus Crash