Tragic Bus Overturn in Johannesburg Claims 12 Lives and Injures Dozens
A bus overturned in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 11, 2025, resulting in 12 deaths and 45 injuries. Emergency services responded swiftly, finding victims scattered across the highway. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with the bus carrying passengers from Katlehong.
On March 11, 2025, a tragic bus overturn occurred on a highway in Johannesburg, South Africa, leading to the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injuring 45 more. Emergency services responded rapidly to the incident, which resulted in passengers being thrown from the bus, leading to fatalities and severe injuries. Recovery efforts focused on rescuing any additional victims potentially trapped beneath the vehicle.
William Nthladi, a spokesperson for Ekurhuleni Emergency Management, reported that emergency crews found victims lying across the roadway upon arrival. The scene was deeply distressing, with bodies covered in silver blankets and personal belongings scattered around, indicating a chaotic disaster. Local city councillor Andile Mngwevu expressed profound sorrow for the families impacted by this tragic event and described it as extremely saddening to witness so many lives lost.
The accident occurred early in the morning near Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. The bus was reportedly transporting passengers from Katlehong, a township located east of Johannesburg. According to Nthladi, while 12 fatalities were confirmed on-site, the extent of injuries ranged from serious to critical, with the bus driver included among those hospitalized. As of now, no additional vehicles were implicated in the crash, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.
This incident underscores the severe implications of road traffic accidents and the ongoing challenges in ensuring passenger safety on public transport in South Africa. The loss of life and the impact on victims’ families highlight the urgent need for investigations and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Original Source: apnews.com
