Originally published on November 13, 2013
Twenty-nine people were killed when a bus collided with a truck in South Africa's Mpumalanga province near the town of Kwaggafontein, roughly 100 km (60 m) north-east of the capital, Pretoria on Monday night (November 11), according to officials. At least 30 passengers were also taken to a nearby hospital after the collision, officials said.
BBC reports that the accident happened on the notorious Moloto Road, which is known for its high number of road accidents. The bus was reportedly traveling from Pretoria when it collided head-on with the truck, which had swerved into its lane to avoid hitting a stationary vehicle. There was also low visibility at the time due to pouring rain. South Africa's Eyewitness news reported that at least two other vehicles also piled into the bus and truck. The entire right side of the bus was torn open and seats were ripped from the floor.
President Jacob Zuma said he was shocked by the death toll, saying, "This carnage must stop. It is completely unacceptable."
Transport Minister Dipou Peters has ordered a high-level investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.
South Africa has one of the highest numbers of road accidents in the world. Around 50,000 people commute to work in Pretoria daily along Moloto Road, according to AFP.
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