No fewer than 14 people lost their lives, and 31 others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred in Mexico on Sunday, April 28.
The incident unfolded in the state of Mexico, just outside the capital, when a bus overturned on the roadway, according to the local safety secretariat.
Preliminary reports indicate a death toll of 14, with 31 individuals injured.
This adds to the alarming trend of road accidents in Mexico, with 377,231 claims recorded in 2022 alone, according to the National Statistics Institute.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, at least 45 individuals lost their lives, and one person sustained serious injuries in a devastating bus accident in South Africa’s Limpopo province.
The incident unfolded on Thursday, March 28, as a bus, ferrying worshippers to an Easter conference, veered off a cliff along the treacherous Mamatlakala mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken.
Upon impact, the bus ignited, compounding the tragedy.
Among the victims were a group of pilgrims journeying from Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, to partake in a church gathering for Easter.
Admist the chaos, an eight-year-old girl emerged as the sole survivor of the ordeal.
Initial reports point to the possibility of the driver losing control, leading to the catastrophic plunge off the cliff.
Efforts to recover the bodies of the victims are underway, complicated by the extensive damage inflicted upon the bus and the challenging terrain of the mountain pass.
In a solemn address, Minister Chikunga underscored the imperative of responsible driving, especially during the Easter weekend, when heightened traffic poses increased risks on the roads.
Urging vigilance and caution, she emphasized the collective responsibility to ensure road safety, striving to avert further tragedies and preserve precious lives.
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