At least 42 killed in a bus accident in South Africa
42 people died, including citizens of Malawi and Zimbabwe in A passenger bus accident fell into a cliff in South Africa, according to what the Minister of Transport in the local government announced on Monday.
The accident of the bus that was on its way to Harare, Zimbabwe, occurred 95 kilometers from the border after the driver lost control of it, according to what the Minister of Transport in the Libombo Provincial Government, Violet Mathe, said.
She said in statements to the Newsroom Africa channel that the difference "It remains at the scene but at least 42 people have been confirmed dead"Among the dead was a ten-month-old girl.
Searching for victims
38 people were taken to the hospital while rescue personnel continued to search for more victims, she said.
The bus had set off from the city of Kabarkha (south), 1,500 kilometers away, and among its passengers were citizens of Malawi and Zimbabwe who were working in the south. Africa.
Mechanical failure
The accident may have been caused by driver fatigue or by a mechanical failure, according to the minister.
The African News Agency reported that the security official in the region, Simon Zwane, confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing, noting that the victims are citizens of Zimbabwe and Malawi, who were on their way to Their country of origin.
South Africa has a developed and congested road network with a high death rate in traffic accidents, mostly attributed to speeding, reckless driving, and unroadworthy vehicles.
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