Tragic Bus Accident Claims 42 Lives in South Africa

Mon Oct 13 2025 16:47:03 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A devastating bus crash on a mountain pass in South Africa has resulted in the deaths of 42 individuals, primarily from Zimbabwe and Malawi. The incident has raised concerns and calls for enhanced road safety measures.

A bus transporting Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals overturned on the N1 highway in Limpopo, leading to the tragic death of 42 people, including seven children. Those injured in the crash number 49. An investigation into the cause is ongoing, and government officials are set to visit the scene.

A tragic bus accident in South Africa's Limpopo province has claimed the lives of 42 individuals, including seven children, who were predominantly Malawian and Zimbabwean nationals. The bus was involved in the incident while navigating a mountainous section of the N1 highway on Sunday night.

The vehicle reportedly veered off the road along a steep mountain pass and plunged down an embankment. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his condolences, emphasizing that this tragedy is a loss not only for South Africa but also for the neighboring countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi.

The exact cause of the accident remains unknown, and authorities have launched an investigation into the matter. The bus was reportedly returning from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, but the specific number of passengers and the bus's capacity at the time of the accident is still unclear.

In addition to the 42 fatal casualties, 49 individuals sustained injuries as a result of the crash. Government officials, including Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, are planning to visit the crash site and meet with the injured passengers to assess the situation and discuss preventive measures for future accidents.