A bus travelling from KwaZulu-Natal to the Repatriation Camp in Beitbridge overturned on the N1 south of the Beitbridge Border Post, killing the driver and leaving 11 passengers injured.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has expressed deep sorrow following a tragic bus accident near Beitbridge on Tuesday, which claimed the life of a bus driver and left several passengers injured during a repatriation operation.
According to the authority, the bus was transporting 65 foreign nationals from Durban to Musina as part of a coordinated process to facilitate their repatriation through the Beitbridge Port of Entry. The vehicle was en route to be processed by relevant authorities when the accident occurred.
Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control of the bus, resulting in a crash that proved fatal. Emergency medical teams confirmed that the driver died at the scene, while seven passengers sustained injuries and were transported for further medical treatment.
The BMA said multiple agencies responded swiftly to the incident, including the Musina Local Municipality, the South African Police Service (SAPS), Musina Traffic Management authorities, and emergency services, all of whom assisted in stabilising the scene and providing urgent care.
