Nine Killed In Horror Bus And Taxi Crash On Mpumalanga Road

Nine people have lost their lives following a devastating collision involving a bus and a minibus taxi on the R39 road between Standerton and Morgenzon.

Authorities confirmed on Thursday that the fatal crash occurred during the morning hours, leaving several others injured.

Nine Die In Mpumalanga Bus And Taxi Crash

According to Mpumalanga Community Safety officials, eight people were declared dead at the scene of the collision. A ninth victim later died while being transported to hospital.

Moeti Mmusi said emergency services responded to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.

“Eight of the deceased died while at the scene, while the ninth person succumbed to the injuries and died whilst being transported to a nearby hospital,” Mmusi said.

Several Injured After R39 Collision Near Standerton

Authorities confirmed that one person sustained serious injuries in the collision, while two others escaped with minor injuries.

Emergency teams treated the injured at the scene before transporting them to nearby medical facilities for further care.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Pretoria Man Arrested After Allegedly Burning Colleague Alive In Akasia Office

The crash caused major disruption along the R39 route as officials worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Investigation Underway Into Deadly Mpumalanga Crash

The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation. However, officials have not ruled out reckless or negligent driving as a possible factor.

“It is not clear what led to the collision. However, reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out at this stage. The investigation into the crash is already underway,” Mmusi added.

The latest tragedy adds to growing concerns over road safety and fatal crashes on South African roads.