At least 40 people have died after a passenger bus plunged down an embankment in South Africa, officials confirmed on Monday.According to the provincial transport minister, the tragic incident occurred when the bus, carrying both South African and foreign nationals, veered off the road and rolled down a steep slope.
Among the victims were passengers from Malawi and Zimbabwe.Emergency responders rushed to the scene to recover bodies and rescue survivors, while investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the crash. Authorities have described the accident as one of the deadliest road tragedies in recent months.
The transport ministry has extended condolences to the families of the deceased and pledged support to the affected communities.