Ramaphosa sends condolences to affected families in Limpopo bus crash – SABC News
The death toll from the bus crash on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo now stands at 42.
More than 30 passengers have been taken to hospital. The bus lost control and rolled down an embankment and landed on its roof.
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In a statement, the President says the incident is a tragedy both for South Africa and these sister states.
Ramaphosa says his thoughts and those of the country are with the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased while he wishes the dozens of injured persons a full and speedy recovery.
He has noted with sadness that the incident took place during Transport Month, where the government places a special focus on the importance of safety on the country’s roads.
Furthermore, Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has sent a team of crash investigators to Limpopo to establish the cause of the accident.
PRESS RELEASE
13 October 2025
RTMC has sent a team of crash investigators to Limpopo to establish the cause of a major bus crash that claimed 42 lives.
The crash occurred when a bus overturned on N1, casualties include 7 children, 17 adult males and 18 adult females. pic.twitter.com/cPTMMW2m1U
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