A horrific accident has cast a shadow over Easter celebrations in South Africa. A bus carrying worshippers on their way to a church conference plunged off a cliff in Limpopo province on Thursday, March 29th.
At least 45 people were confirmed dead after the bus plummeted onto a rocky surface some 50 meters below, according to local authorities. Only one survivor, a young girl of eight, emerged with serious injuries.
The bus was reportedly headed to an Easter conference from Gaborone, Botswana, with all the deceased identified as pilgrims.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Initial reports suggest the driver may have lost control of the vehicle.
Recovery efforts are ongoing with some bodies burned beyond recognition and others trapped inside the wreckage.
The South African government has pledged to repatriate the bodies of the deceased back to Botswana.
This heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves throughout South Africa and Botswana. Local and national leaders have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims.
As investigations continue, authorities are working to determine the cause of the accident and ensure the safe travel of all passengers during this busy holiday period.
