Tragedy struck in South Africa on Thursday as a bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival crashed on a mountain pass in the northern province of Limpopo, resulting in the deaths of 45 people. The bus plunged off a bridge and burst into flames, leaving many bodies burned beyond recognition and still trapped inside.
The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was seriously injured in the crash. The driver of the bus was believed to be among the dead. The Minister of Transport visited the crash scene to offer condolences to the families of the victims.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, but the Easter weekend is known to be a particularly dangerous time for road travel in South Africa. The crash occurred near Moria, a town that hosts a popular Easter pilgrimage for the Zionist Christian Church. This year’s pilgrimage is the first since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of road travel, especially during holiday periods. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this devastating bus crash. Stay tuned to Jala News for updates on this developing story.
