12 killed, 45 injured after bus overturns in NE South Africa

By Xinhua Published: Mar 12, 2025 09:55 AM

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows staff members cleaning the site of a bus accident in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province on March 11, 2025. At least 12 people were killed and 45 others injured on Tuesday morning after a bus overturned in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province. (Photo: Xinhua)

At least 12 people were killed and 45 others injured on Tuesday morning after a bus overturned in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province.

Andile Mngwevu, a member of the Mayoral Committee for Transport in Ekurhuleni City, said that the accident occurred on a highway in Ekurhuleni City near Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport at about 6:45 a.m. local time (0445 GMT).

At least 12 people died at the scene, and the 45 injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals, said Mngwevu. "Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, and our prayers for a speedy recovery to those who have been taken to various hospitals around the area."

According to Mngwevu, an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. Whether other vehicles were involved has yet to be confirmed.

Ekurhuleni City Spokesperson Zweli Dlamini told Xinhua that the bus involved in the accident was traveling from Katlehong to Kempton Park. "We are still at the scene, and we are in the process of removing the bodies," he noted.