Limpopo Bus Crash Victims’ Families Prepare for Body Identification, SA Extends Condolences
- The amilies of the Limpopo bus crash victims identified their loved ones at Pietersburg Hospital
- The emotional process planned for positive body identification comes after the tragic incident near Magoebaskloof
- South Africans are mourning the passing of the ANC supporters and conveyed their condolences on social media
Source: UGC
Following the devastating Limpopo bus crash, families of the victims gathered at Pietersburg Hospital to identify the bodies.
ANC supports meet a tragic end
The incident, which occurred on the R71 road near Magoebaskloof, claimed the lives of five ANC supporters travelling from Botlokwa to attend the ruling party's 112th-anniversary celebration at Mbombela Stadium.
Support from Health authorities
According to SABCNews, Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba, accompanied by a team of forensic pathology experts and SAPS officials, provided support to the bereaved families during the challenging process.
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The goal was to facilitate positive body identification, allowing forensic pathologists to go ahead with postmortem.
SA people express sympathies
The online community extended its condolences and support to the families during these trying times.
Simthobele Maki wrote:
"Shame man what sad news."
Mmankgotse Pabilethuto mentioned:
"Rest in peace fellow comrades."
Sammy Mawasha asked:
"Is Ramaphosa even aware of this accident?"
Mpt Modiba added:
"May their souls rest in peace!"
Bophelo Mahlelehlele highlighted:
"Why always when there are ANC celebrations these bus accidents happen? Last year there was also an incident."
Tebogo Denor Tebza wrote:
"Sad news condolences to the family."
Mpt Modiba said:
"At the right time, the ANC shall talk. Cde Stan and the Premier of Limpopo have been with the family since yesterday after the accident that took the lives of our comrades. May their souls rest in peace."
Isaac Maredi added:
"And no statement from ANC yet to sympathise with the victims. "
Horror crash tragically wipes out family of 6
In another article, Briefly News reported the tragedy of the horrific crash on the N2 in the Eastern Cape that killed six people on a Sunday afternoon.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has identified the six victims, revealing that they were all part of the same family. Driver Sandile Patrick Sister and passengers all perished when their Mini Ceeper overturned and caught fire after colliding with another vehicle.
Source: Briefly News
