By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The scene of a bus crash in Ndwendwe, KZN. Picture: ALS Paramedics.
One person died, and at least another 57 were injured when a bus carrying about 90 people lost control and crashed in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday.
IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick said they received calls for assistance after the bus travelling on the P100 lost control.
“Sadly one person lost their life.”
Meyrick said patients were stabilised on scene by paramedics from various services, and were transported to appropriate facilities for further care.
Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the deceased.”
The cause of the accident will be investigated further by SAPS, but according to eyewitnesses the bus experienced brake failure which led to the accident,” Meyrick said.
Meanwhile the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) revealed that 7 448 people have been arrested for various offences including excessive speeding, drunken driving and attempted bribery.
It comes as thousands of holidaymakers return home from various provinces across the country with many expected to return back to work on Monday.
RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane said the arrests were made from the 1st of December 2024 and the 1st of January 2025.
“Eastern Cape recorded 455 arrests for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in December. The highest breath alcohol level recorded was 2.47mg/1000ml on the R61 in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on the 27th of December.
“The highest speed recorded was in Limpopo on the N1, a motorist was caught driving 209km/h in a 120km/h zone on the 17th of December, Zwane said.”