An unconfirmed number of passengers have died following a bus crash on the N1 highway towards Musina, just outside Louis Trichardt, on Thursday.
Authorities say the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle before it veered off the road and plunged into a ditch. The bus is believed to have been travelling from Gauteng to Zimbabwe at the time of the crash.
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety confirmed that emergency and traffic services were dispatched to the scene to assist victims and manage the situation.
The highway has been temporarily closed to traffic, with motorists urged to use alternative routes while rescue and recovery operations continue.
Officials say further details, including the number of casualties, will be released once assessments are complete. For now, it’s a grim reminder that long-distance journeys can change in seconds.