In this image from social media, first responders work the site of a deadly bus crash, Thursday, in the Waterberg district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. A transit accident in South Africa killed 45 people after a bus hit and plunged over the barrier of a bridge into a ravine, where it caught on fire, the nation’s transport department said Thursday. The only survivor was an 8-year-old girl, authorities said.
The cause of the crash is under investigation, said South Africa’s Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga.. Others were trapped by debris, while some were scattered around the rocky crash scene, the department added. The 8-year-old survivor was brought to a hospital.BREAKING: 45 people die in a bus crash. One 8 year old survived. Bus was traveling from Botswana to Moria. Bus caught fire when it crashed and it’s believed most people perished to death.
The minister urged “responsible driving at all times with heightened alertness” given that more people are on the roads during Easter weekend. The minister had announced the launch of an “Easter Road Safety Campaign” only eight days prior, citing increased danger due to heavier traffic and holiday festivities.
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