Transport Ministers devastated after horrific bus crash claims 42 lives in Limpopo

Pretoria: Transport Minister Ms. Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 42 lives and 49 injured passengers in a devastating road accident that occurred on Sunday, 12 October 202,5 at approximately 18:00 on the N1 North near Ingwe Lodge, Limpopo. 

Consequently, they have expressed their heartfelt felt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to the passengers who were injured

The crash involved a bus that was travelling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe, which overturned and went down an embankment. The following casualties were reported from the scene:

42 fatalities, consisting of:
7 children,
17 adult males and 
18 adult females 

There were 49 injured persons, consisting of:

6 critically injured,
31 seriously injured and
12 slightly injured occupants.

The injured persons were transported to Louis Trichardt, Siloam and Elim hospitals. 1x critically injured child was airlifted to Tshilidzini hospital. 

The cause of the crash is unknown at this stage. The RTMC together with the local law enforcement authorities ,are conducting a full scene reconstruction and mechanical investigation of the vehicle. A preliminary report will be concluded in due course.

Both Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa have expressed their concern regarding the persistent trend of road crashes involving public transport. They have emphasized that the current review of the National Road Safety Strategy will strengthen efforts in promoting road safety in both the scholar transport and public transport system.

Minister Creecy is set to visit a crash scene and those in hospitals at midday today (13 October 2025), at 13h30. The visit is open to media.

Issued by National Department of Transport 
 

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