Byline: Refeloe Letsoisa
09 December 2023
The R37 Road between Lydenburg and Sabie claimed seven (7) people’s lives yesterday afternoon, 08 December 2023.
This happened when a bus that they were travelling in seemingly lost control and overturned on the side of the road.
The seven (7) perished at the scene and we’re declared deceased.
Initially, it was reported that there were two fatalities.
The emergency personnel and other stakeholders who were working on the scene uncovered more bodies.
About 52 passengers, including the driver, sustained injuries and had to be transported to nearby hospitals.
The cause of this major accident is now the subject of investigation by various stakeholders, and some of these role players are currently at the scene.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security, and Liaison, Mr. Vusi Shongwe, is once again appealing for cautious usage of the road during this festive season.
He says it was deeply disheartening for the province to start the season on such a grim note.
“We are concerned about the number of fatalities that the province has recorded so far from the crashes since last week.
We continue to make a clarion call to motorists to be extremely vigilant amid rising traffic volumes.
They should be patient and plan their trips accordingly,” Shongwe says.
He is also sending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.
