[LISTEN] 3 killed in bus crash on N1 in Limpopo
Over 40 passengers were injured in the crash on the N1 north outside Botlokwa earlier this morning.
LIMPOPO – Reckless and negligent driving has been cited as a possible cause of the bus crash on the N1 north earlier this morning.
Transport media liaison officer Mike Maringa said in a statement that a bus driver was reportedly speeding and lost control of the bus.
“The incident occurred on the N1 north outside Botlokwa and three people have died, while over 40 passengers were injured. After the driver lost control of the vehicle, the bus crashed into an electric pole and overturned,” he explained.
The three passengers were certified dead on the scene, while the injured were rushed to hospitals in Botlokwa and Polokwane.
Transport MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya sent messages of condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the crash.
“The MEC is cautioning public transport operators to obey the speed limits since they are vested with the responsibility to transport thousands of commuters on a daily basis,” Maringa concluded.
