Pretoria - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has sent accident reconstruction experts to the scene of Sunday’s fatal bus crash in the Free State.
Ten people were killed in the crash, while scores others were injured. It is believed that a bus returning from the launch of the ANC manifesto in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape overturned on the N1 between Winburg and Kroonstad.
“About 20 people are believed to have suffered serious injuries, 38 had light injuries and one was in critical condition. The injured have been transported to various hospitals in Winburg, Kroonstad, Virginia and Welkom,” said the RTMC.
The RTMC said deceased have not yet been identified.
“The RTMC will be working with other law enforcement authorities in the province to investigate the cause of the crash. The bus is believed to have been transporting members of the ANC from Ekurhuleni.”
The RTMC has sent its condolences to the families of the deceased.
“Sympathies are also extended to those who have been injured and to the ANC as a whole, especially the Gauteng province and Ekurhuleni regional leadership.” – SAnews.gov.za
