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South Africa: 8 People Die In Free State Crash

1 year agoFri, 11 Nov 2022 06:33:48 GMT
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South Africa: 8 People Die In Free State Crash

Eight people have been killed in a crash on the N8 near Botshabelo, Free State in South Africa.

The collision between an Interstate bus and a Sedaka Logistics truck occurred early on Thursday, eNCA news reported.

It is alleged that the truck driver of the truck overtook the bus and then saw an oncoming vehicle.

He is said to have swerved and crashed into the front of the bus.

The Interstate bus and a Sedaka Logistics truck collided just before 07:00, reported News24 citing Roads and Transport Department spokesperson Hillary Mophethe. She is quoted as saying:

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It is alleged the truck driver overtook the bus when he noticed an oncoming vehicle.

In an attempt to avoid a head-on collision, he swayed the truck toward the left lane and crashed into the front right of the bus, resulting in this horrendous accident.

About 62 passengers suffered critical to minor injuries and over 40 of them are being treated in hospitals.

Mophethe said 22 people were transported to Botshabelo Hospital, nine to Moroka Hospital, and 10 critically and moderately injured people were transported to Pelonomi Hospital.

One person, who was critically injured, was transported to Life Rosepark Hospital.

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