Tragic Bus Crash in South Africa Claims 42 Lives

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Tragic Bus Crash in South Africa Claims 42 Lives

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Tragic Bus Crash in South Africa Claims 42 Lives

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At least 42 people were killed in a bus crash in Limpopo, South Africa.
The bus was carrying nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi when it veered off the N1 highway.
Rescue operations continue as many injured remain hospitalized.

At least 42 people were killed in a tragic bus crash in South Africa's Limpopo province, with local media reporting that the fatalities include 18 women, 17 men, and seven children. The bus lost control and plunged down an embankment on the N1 highway near Makhado on Sunday evening, according to AA, Reuters, and BBC.

The bus was en route to Zimbabwe from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape and had many passengers from Zimbabwe and Malawi. It veered off the road in a mountainous area, landing upside down after rolling down the embankment, as detailed by Africa News and Al Jazeera.

Rescue efforts were complicated, with over 30 passengers hospitalized; some were critically injured. Local authorities noted ongoing operations to ensure no survivors were left trapped inside, as stated by South China Morning Post and Africa News.

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed deep condolences, declaring this incident a tragedy not only for South Africa but also for "sister states" Zimbabwe and Malawi. He emphasized the significance of road safety during this annual transport month in South Africa, as reported by Reuters and BBC.