11 killed in Limpopo crash

Friday, November 22, 2013

Pretoria – Eleven people were killed and several others injured when a bus crashed into a passenger car on the N1 near Makhado early this morning.

The Limpopo Roads and Transport Department said the accident occurred just before the Capricorn toll plaza when the bus, which was reportedly overtaking on the barrier line, crashed into the motor vehicle at about 2am.

The department said five of the deceased were in the car, while six were in the bus.

Reports say six people were taken to hospital in a critical condition. Eleven were seriously injured and 30 people were slightly injured. – SAnews.gov.za