by Nurat Uthman
A bus crash in South Africa’s Limpopo province killed 45 Easter pilgrims and seriously injured one, the Department of Transport announced Thursday.
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The accident occurred when the driver lost control and collided with barriers on a bridge near Mamatlakala. The bus went over the bridge, crashed to the ground, and caught fire, the department stated.
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The victims were Easter pilgrims traveling from Botswana to Moria, a town in Limpopo.
President Cyril Ramaphosa sent condolences to Botswana and pledged support, his office stated.
An 8-year-old child, the sole survivor, is receiving medical care at a nearby hospital, according to Limpopo’s Department of Transport. Authorities reported some victims were burned beyond recognition, while others were trapped in the debris or scattered around the crash site.