The tragic event unfolded when the driver purportedly lost control of the bus, leading it to plunge roughly 50 meters (164 feet) below the bridge onto a rocky surface, where it ignited into flames.
Upon arrival, rescue teams encountered a distressing scene, with some victims’ bodies burned beyond recognition, while others were trapped in debris or scattered across the crash site.
The only survivor, an 8-year-old girl, sustained serious injuries and was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Colin Msibi, a spokesperson for the Department of Transport, informed BBC’s Newsday that the child is presently “in a stable condition.”
