PRASA bus collides with truck in the Free State, ten lives lost
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has confirmed that one of its buses was involved in an accident between Smithfield and Reddersburg in the Free State, on March 5, with ten lives lost.
The bus was carrying 35 passengers when the truck and the bus collided. Four passengers and one of PRASA’s bus drivers are critically injured and have been taken to the nearest hospital.
“Our thoughts are with the affected passengers and deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time,” the entity says in a statement.
While details surrounding the accident are still emerging, PRASA emphasises that it is working closely with authorities to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We would like to wish the passengers a speedy recovery. We are working closely with authorities to gather more information and providing support where needed. Further updates will be communicated as more details become available,” PRASA says.
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