A collision between an Interstate Bus Lines coach and a heavy truck on the N8 national road resulted in ten fatalities and thirty injuries. The accident occurred approximately thirty-two kilometers east of Bloemfontein.
Interstate Bus Lines chairperson George Mokgothu expressed profound sadness over the loss of life. Emergency services transported the injured to several area hospitals, with six individuals reported in critical condition. The company confirmed it is cooperating with authorities as the investigation proceeds.
This incident renews focus on the safety record of the N8 route, which has been the site of several similar tragedies in recent years. Police have opened a culpable homicide case.
Interstate Bus Lines chairperson George Mokgothu expressed profound sadness over the loss of life. Emergency services transported the injured to several area hospitals, with six individuals reported in critical condition. The company confirmed it is cooperating with authorities as the investigation proceeds.
This incident renews focus on the safety record of the N8 route, which has been the site of several similar tragedies in recent years. Police have opened a culpable homicide case.
