By AGISANANG SCUFF
31 July 2025- The police in Britstown is investigating a case of culpable homicide following a fatal bus accident that occurred on the N12 between Britstown and Victoria West in the early hours of Thursday, 31 July 2025, at approximately 05:20am.The preliminary reports indicate that the driver of an Intercity bus lost control of the vehicle, which subsequently overturned at a bridge.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the bus was carrying a total of 42 passengers at the time of the incident. Ehlers said tragically, four passengers — two adult males and two adult females — were declared dead at the scene.
“Eight other passengers sustained serious injuries, including one adult male, six adult females, and a female infant. An additional 30 passengers sustained minor injuries. A second Intercity bus was dispatched to transport passengers who were able to continue their journey.
“The cause of the accident is currently under investigation,” she said.
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