It was with great sadness when we received news earlier today of more than 10 people who passed away in a fatal bus crash that occurred between Winburg and Ventersburg, in Free State.
According to preliminary reports, the main cause of the accident was the loss of control of the vehicle by the driver.
The bus, which was carrying members and supporters of the ANC who were returning from the party’s 2016 Local Government Election manifesto launch in Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape, was on its way to Ekurhuleni in the Gauteng province.
“We commend the speedy and meticulous response by our emergency services, traffic management services, the police and all who were involved in the saving of lives and restoring safety on our roads. We shall do everything in our powers to ensure that our roads are safe and that lives are continually saved” – Premier Ace Magashule said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the bereaved as well as those who were injured in the accident” – Premier Magashule concluded.
Enquires:
Tiisetso Makhele
Spokesperson to the Premier
Cell: 076 833 0033
E-mail: tiisetso.makhele@fspremier.gov.za
Pulane Tsupane
Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 071 302 2595
E-mail: pulane.tsupane@fspremier.gov.za
