Forty-five people have died in South Africa after the bus they were in plunged off a bridge into a ravine, authorities have said.
An eight-year-old girl, the only survivor, was taken to hospital.
The bus crashed through a barrier and caught fire when it hit the ground in Limpopo province, in the country’s north-east.
The passengers were pilgrims travelling from Botswana’s capital Gaborone to an Easter service in the town of Moria.
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May their souls rest in peace
Sad to hear such a traumatic death, I hope the driver wasnt using his mobile phone. I have witnessed taxi drivers, coach drivers and ordinary people texting while driving in Johannsburg and Zimbabwe. Maybe checking his phone records, not that he was using it but as part of an investigation. My heart goes to all whose beloved ones perished , and to the 8 year old you are an Angel one day you will tell the world the goodness of GOD.
Our Prayers to all the bereaved families in Jesus Name, be comforted at such a time as this.
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Love & prayers from Jamaica during these difficult times.
Condolences to the famillies at a time like this am sending out my prayers its very sad ๐ข๐ข๐ข omg wat a crash may they soul RIP texting from madrid spain ๐ช๐ฆ๐ช๐ฆ๐ช๐ฆ
Exactly the same spot my family missed death, 6 years ago, it's so sad๐ข
My deepest condolences to all of the victims families ๐โค๏ธ๐ฆ. May all the victims Rest in Eternal Peace ๐ ๐ โค๏ธ ๐ฆ
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So sad.๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญMay God give comfort and peace to the family.
๐ข๐ข๐ข๐ขheart breaking my condolences from Zimbabwe
This is just very very sad..
I don't know, God knows All ..
Damn rest in peace drive safe yall especially during the holidays
Praying wrong western Gods
People still commited to their faith.
How mny was killed in UK today why are you not showing it ๐ฎ๐ฎ
Wouldn't have happened if Elon Musk's people were still in charge. That's what you get for putting loser Nelson Mandela's woke people in charge of a country.
Rip to the south african people that died
My sincere condolences for all affected families and friends
Bus must be installed cameras that records every details like ourTrucks in South Africa
Truly awful and heartbreaking. Condolences to the victims' families. May this little girl get all the help and resources she needs to live a healthy, happy life. ๐๐ฝ๐ญ
My heart breaks for that 8-year-old girl. To witness such a horrific event and then be the only survivor must be unimaginably painful. It's a tragic way to lose loved ones, and the knowledge that she may experience survivor's guilt only adds to the heartbreak.
God be with the family members and friends
in my thoughts and prayers my sincere condolences ๐
What bus service is this
Tragic accidentโฆ but BBC please explain the heading. The ME conflict has highlighted language and words used such that killed is often associated with intention. I donโt recall any intention being found and it is still regarded as an accident.. would the headline be the same in Europe?
This is a tragedy for the Botswana at large, the reason why they ended up on that road is that i got lost on the way, because some were using cars. The driver left behind 6 months old baby…..the 8 year old is the one who provided the most crucial information to the police
https://www.youtube.com/live/AAM-VMj9H10?si=eDpYiU2iOjnIECe2
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My condolences to the families of those lost. Hard to believe anyone survived it. It must have been so difficult for the paramedics not to be able to approach the burning vehicle to save more.
My condolences from Canada so so sorry for the losses
Omg,this is so.sad,condolences to the family's that lost ther loved ones๐ข๐ข
Prayers lifted for all impacted by this tragedy ๐๐
Fatigue or burst tire maybe is the cause, its quiet a stretch from Botswana to the destination
A Major event came to pass ๐ญ
So very tragic , horrendous, prayers and condolences to the families, from Ireland
Poor child will deal the trauma for a lifetime. ๐
Bad government and bad roads
Prayers to the famikies in Jesus'Name amen
Devil's was follow them. This is sad new
Why didn't Jesus save them? Why did Jesus let it happen? These people were literally on a trip to praise Jesus!
how horrible๐ขabsolutely horrible. I hope the surviver will have a good, loving life,despite this.
Obvious its Limpopo๐ญ
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What A sad day for my brother's on sister's my condolences to the family's and friend's one love. From the Caribbean Jamaica
Saddening