45 Limpopo Bus Crash Victims Killed In Easter Bus Crash Laid To Rest, Families Left Devastated
Limpopo Health MEC, Dr. @PhophiRamathuba, on behalf of the South African Government, is attending the mass funeral service of the 44 Botswana people who passed away in a horrific bus accident at the Mamatlakala bridge, in Waterberg District. #LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/zcDqCi1I2i
— Limpopo Provincial Government (@OtpLimpopo) May 4, 2024
The bus plunged down a bridge and caught fire, with only an eight-year-old girl surviving the accident.
- A mass funeral service was held to honor the 45 Botswana nationals who tragically lost their lives in a bus crash in Mokopane, Limpopo.
- The victims had to be identified through DNA tests, and hundreds of mourners gathered at a stadium in Molepolole Village in Botswana to pay their respects.
- Among those present were Limpopo Health MEC Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, representing the South African Government, and artist Makhadzi.
Speaking at the funeral, Dr Ramathuba said:
“You believed in us. You trusted us. You knew we would execute this difficult but critical task mandated by our two heads of state.”
She also thanked the families for their patience during the repatriation process, acknowledging their trust and confidence in the authorities handling this challenging task.
The victims have been buried at the local Garanra cemetery.
What You Need To Know About The Limpopo Bus Crash
- 45 worshippers lost their lives in a bus accident while en route to the annual Easter pilgrimage in Moria, Limpopo.
- The bus driver lost control, colliding with barriers on the bridge, causing the bus to go over the bridge, which plummeted about 50 metres.
- Authorities from Botswana and South Africa anticipated a prolonged process in identifying the bodies as they awaited postmortem results.
- After being identified through a DNA process, the victim’s remains were sent back to their families in Botswana.
