Update: Tragic bus crash claims 8 lives on the R33 near Paulpietersburg

25 Feb 2024 - From Arrive Alive

This morning, KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the R33 near Paulpietersburg for reports of a collision.

When emergency services arrived, they found that a bus had lost control and overturned.

Paramedics, faced with an overwhelming number of patients who were hysterical and frightened; proceeded to assess and treat the injured patients in a systematic manner.

Paramedics found that 4 patients had sustained critical injuries, 22 patients had sustained serious injuries, and 28 patients had sustained minor injuries.

The patients were treated on scene before being transported to various hospitals for further treatment.

Sadly, 8 occupants had sustained fatal injuries and succumbed to their injuries before emergency services could arrive.

ANC supporters killed in bus crash on the R33 https://t.co/pBuf2erhvW #ArriveAlive @TrafficRTMC @MYANC @Dotransport
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 25, 2024

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