The tragic images from the Moria bus accident that killed 45 people in Limpopo have left Mzansi wailing.
The Moria Bus Accident That Killed 45 Congregants
The bus was carrying 46 people on its way from Gaborone, Botswana to the Zionist Christian Church (ZCC) in Moria, located in the GaMokwane area in Polokwane for an Easter pilgrimage. The bus reached Mamatlakala Bridge, between Marken and Mokopane, along the R518 Road in Waterberg District, Limpopo, yesterday.
At the bridge, the driver lost control of the bus and it swerved before crashing into the bridge’s barricade. The bus plunged off the bridge and fell into the gorge 50 metres below. On impact, the bus exploded and was engulfed by fiery flames.
People were trapped inside the bus and some by the debris and they shrieked and screamed as they burnt alive. Some were scattered on the scene of the horrific crash. The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety said some were burnt beyond recognition.
Of the 46 people on the bus, 45 of them perished and only one 8-year-old girl survived. Emergency services quickly rushed her to a local hospital for treatment.
After the accident, the Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga visited the scene with the Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani. The process of confirming the citizenship of the victims will start after the foreign mission of South Africa and Botswana have verified their citizenships.
Images from the scene of the accident are terrifying. Some human remains were scattered, charred beyond recognition. The bus itself was completely destroyed.
BREAKING: 45 people die in a bus crash. One 8 year old survived. Bus was traveling from Botswana to Moria. Bus caught fire when it crashed and it’s believed most people perished to death. #eNCA #Easter pic.twitter.com/oRSiEsEU6J
— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) March 28, 2024
Netizens In Mourning
Social media users are crushed by the horror crash.
Gee:
“And a friend of mine lost her aunt in this accident 😭😭😭💔”
Archford:
“Sending my condolence to all families and friends lost their loved one,s may you find comfort in the Lord.”
Fifi:
“Some would have survived if it didn’t catch fire…😭😭😭😭”
Prunning:
“Sensitive pics 🥺, unfortunately no one can explain…MTSRIP 🙏🧡”
Nazo:
“Modimo tlhe fa ele dikotlhao re utlwule re itshwarele maleo a rona 😭😭😭😭💔🙏”