MISA extends condolences to the families of 42 bus crash victims

A TRAGIC bus accident on the N1 near Louis Trichardt in Limpopo has claimed the lives of 42 people. The bus, which departed from Johannesburg and stopped at several locations in Midrand and Pretoria, veered off the road and ended up in a ditch.

MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, has extended its condolences to the families of the victims.

"Their families in Malawi and Zimbabwe must be devastated because they have been awaiting the safe return of their loved ones from the Eastern Cape. Among those who passed away is a 10-month-old baby. Another 38 patients were transferred to different hospitals," said Martlé Keyter, MISA's chief executive officer for operations.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, with driver fatigue and roadworthiness of the bus being considered as potential contributing factors. The crash occurred around 2pm, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

"MISA's condolences are with the families of the victims during this difficult time."