BREAKING: Fatalities in HORRIFIC bus accident up to 21
The total deaths resulting from a head-on collision between a tour bus and a cash-in-transit van on the N1 in Limpopo have now risen to 21
During her visit to hospitals tending to the patients of the horrific bus accident on the N1 in Limpopo, The Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety confirmed that one more person has sadly died.
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Fatalities in horrific bus accident up to 21
Radzilani concluded her visit to hospitals tending to patients of the accident that claimed 21 lives on the N1 outside Makhado in the Vhembe District.
During her visits, Radzilani established that 19 people died on the scene of the accident.
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Two people died while in the hospital, bringing the number of fatalities to 21 from the initial 20.
She used the opportunity to extend warm words of comfort and encouragement to the families of the injured.
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Gratitude to law enforcement
Radzilani expressed gratitude for the speedy response of law enforcement and emergency services.
She also expressed gratitude the dedication of health practitioners who are tending to the injured passengers.
Radzilani committed to expediting the conclusion of the accident report so that the victims could make claims with the Road Accident Fund.