The bus overturned in Paulpietersburg leading to a fatal crash. Image: Arrive Alive.
ANC mourns passing of its supporters involved in Dumbe accident
Nine ANC supporters died while others were injured when they were involved in an accident in Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
The bus overturned in Paulpietersburg leading to a fatal crash. Image: Arrive Alive.
The African National Congress (ANC) has sent condolences to the loved ones of its nine supporters who died in a bus accident in Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
The tragic accident happened in the early hours of Sunday, 25 February. The bus was ferrying ANC members who were returning from party’s manifesto launch in Durban.
ANC SUPPORTERS INVOLVED IN BUS ACCIDENT
According to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, the accident happened about seven kilometers before reaching eDumbe town from R34.
“Scores of other occupants sustained injuries, with four being more critical. They have all been taken to a local hospital. The cause of the accident is being investigated, and experts will be deployed to assist with the forensic investigation,” the department said.
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ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said KZN Deputy Chairperson Nomagugu Simelane together with other provincial leaders from both KZN and Mpumalanga are on their way to the scene.
Bhengu-Motsiri said the provincial leaders will also visit hospitals to assess the situation and also visit the affected families.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the departed comrades, their relatives, and friends. We also wish those injured a speedy recovery,” she said.
