Transport authorities Barbara Creecy and Mkhuleko Hlengwa have ordered the Road Traffic Management Corporation to examine a fatal crash involving an Interstate bus and truck near Mandela View that killed 10 passengers and injured 31 others. Officials expect investigators to deliver initial findings within two days of commencing their assessment of factors, including weather conditions, vehicle maintenance standards, and driver actions along the affected highway section.
Emergency responders transported six critically wounded victims to Pelonomi Trauma Unit while directing others with varying injury levels to Botshabelo Hospital and nearby medical centers. Officials attribute the collision partly to diminished visibility from severe rainfall affecting the Free State region.
Both ministers expressed sympathy for bereaved families while emphasizing heightened caution for motorists during the upcoming holiday travel periods and continuing wet weather patterns.
Emergency responders transported six critically wounded victims to Pelonomi Trauma Unit while directing others with varying injury levels to Botshabelo Hospital and nearby medical centers. Officials attribute the collision partly to diminished visibility from severe rainfall affecting the Free State region.
Both ministers expressed sympathy for bereaved families while emphasizing heightened caution for motorists during the upcoming holiday travel periods and continuing wet weather patterns.
