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Death toll in R532 bus accident climbs to nine
Two more passengers succumbed to their injuries sustained during the crash.
The number of fatalities in the bus that overturned in Graskop on the R532 on Sunday has climbed to nine, according to communication officer of community safety, security and liaison, Moeti Mmusi.
The accident occurred between Graskop and Ohrigstad yesterday. Seven of the 46 passengers, all male, were confirmed to have died yesterday.
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The 39 survivors were treated at Matibidi and Kiaat Private hospitals, where two more passengers passed away.
Investigations into the crash are continuing and Mmusi was not able to verify whether the driver numbered among the deceased.
- This is a developing story. Lowvelder will provide updates as more information becomes available.
