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"Tragic Bus Crash in South Africa Claims 45 Lives, Leaving 8-Year-Old Girl as Sole Survivor"

An 8-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a bus crash in South Africa that killed 45 Easter pilgrims from Botswana on their way to a festival. The bus plunged into a ravine and caught fire, leaving many victims burned beyond recognition. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of road travel during the Easter period in South Africa, where millions of people crisscross the country. Authorities are working to identify the victims, and the young survivor is in stable condition in the hospital.

via The Associated Press|

#bus-crash #easter-pilgrimage #road-safety

tragedy1 year ago•1 min saved

8-Year-Old Sole Survivor as Bus Plunges, Killing 45

A bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival in South Africa plunged off a bridge in Limpopo, killing 45 people, with an eight-year-old girl as the sole survivor. The bus, transporting passengers from Botswana to the town of Moria, lost control and plunged into a ravine before bursting into flames. Rescue operations faced challenges in identifying bodies burned beyond recognition, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa offered condolences and support to Botswana, while the Easter pilgrimage to Moria resumed for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

via The Independent|

#bus-crash #easter-pilgrimage #limpopo