It is alleged that the driver lost control, colliding with
barriers on the bridge and careening into a gorge where it caught alight.
Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga extended her
condolences to the families affected by the crash.
"I am sending my heartfelt condolences to the families
affected by the tragic bus crash. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during
this difficult time. We continue to urge responsible driving at all times with
heightened alertness as more people are on our roads this Easter weekend,"
Chikunga said.
She and Limpopo transport and community safety MEC Florence
Radzilani were scheduled to conduct a
road safety operation campaign at the Kranskop Toll Plaza when they received he
news of the deadly crash.
Radzilani's spokesperson Vongani Chauke said the bus had 46
people on board, including the driver. The child was receiving medical
attention at a nearby hospital.
"It has a Botswana
registration number, and a process to confirm the citizenship of the
victims will only commence after the foreign missions of both South Africa and Botswana had verified
their citizenships," Chauke said.
Chauke said rescue operations continued until the late
hours of Thursday evening as some bodies
were burnt beyond recognition, others
were trapped inside the debris and others scattered on the scene.
Chikunga said the cause of the crash was under
investigation. Times
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