On Monday, Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani, visited the scene of a tragic accident on the R572 road between Venetia Mine and Musina.
What caused R572 Musina bus crash?
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The collision, which occurred on Sunday, involved a truck and a bus, resulting in the loss of at least 22 lives.
MEC Radzilani was accompanied by Vhembe District Executive Mayor Dowelani Nenguda, Musina Local Municipality Mayor Godfrey Mawela, and Ntokozo Ngema, the Senior General Manager at Venetia Mine, on an oversight visit at the gory scene of the deadly crash.
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According to the Department’s spokesperson, Vongani Chauke, initial reports into the crash indicate that 20 individuals lost their lives at the accident site, while two others succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical care in the hospital.
The collision involved a bus that was transporting mine employees, and it reportedly collided head-on with a truck, leading to an immediate and devastating fire.
The police are conducting an investigation into the incident, and further updates will be provided as their inquiry progresses.
This is a developing story.
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Here are some of the videos showing the aftermath of the devastating R572 Musina bus crash:
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