The number of people who died in a
horrific bus accident between Butterworth and East
London yesterday, 16 August has increased to 30.
This was confirmed by the Spokesperson
for the Department of Transport, Unathi Binqose.
He said according to forensic officials when they opened body bags, they found that there were two bags
who had two bodies in each bag.
“They said this happens sometimes when they are working at night,” said Binqose.
The number of people who died in the Eastern Cape bus accident has risen to 30. The accident happened on the Kei cuttings between East London and Butterworth. Senior reporter Malungelo Booi is in East London for emerging details on the fatal bus crash.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/vTBXI9WGOh
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) August 17, 2021
The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Oscar
Mabuyane, extend their heartfelt condolences to all families
that were affected by this accident.
“Government is offering emotional, psychological and spiritual
support to those affected,” Mabuyane said.
“The MEC for Transport, Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe, is working with the Department of
Health to ensure that we offer all the necessary services to those who are in
need of support at this time,” he added.
He said people came from
Cape Town to visit their families.
“In this case the road infrastructure
could not be blamed. It’s a solid road infrastructure on the National Road and that is a very high accident zone.
“We don’t
know what really happened. We are awaiting the technical report. For now we are trying to give dignity to
those who have passed away and to give support to those left behind.”
