A devastating bus crash in a mountainous region of South Africa has left at least 42 people dead, with many more injured. The bus was traveling from the Eastern Cape to Zimbabwe and Malawi when it veered off the road and tumbled down a steep embankment. The victims, including seven children, 17 men, and 18 women, were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home.
According to ABC News, the crash occurred on the N1 highway near the town of Louis Trichardt, approximately 400km north of Pretoria. The Transport Ministry has confirmed the tragic incident, which has shocked the nation and the international community.
In a separate incident, an 11-year-old boy in South Africa accidentally shot a farm worker dead, leading to the arrest of the boy’s father on charges of negligent handling of a firearm. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible gun ownership and safety measures.
The collision of two trains in Slovakia has also made headlines, injuring at least 20 people in the eastern part of the country. Emergency services and local media are actively responding to the incident, with no immediate reports of fatalities. The collision underscores the need for stringent safety protocols in public transportation systems worldwide.
As the world mourns the loss of lives in these tragic accidents, it is crucial to prioritize safety measures and infrastructure improvements to prevent future incidents. The families of the victims are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
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Reference:
– https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/bus-crash-mountainous-region-south-africa-kills-42-126462263
– https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/13/bus-crash-in-south-african-mountains-kills-at-least-42?traffic_source=rss
– https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3328839/42-dead-south-africa-bus-crash-notorious-highway?utm_source=rss_feed
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