Another accident involving a Buscor bus occurred on the R538 between Mganduzweni and White River today, September 16.

According to Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med, at least 15 people sustained minor to moderate injuries after the bus allegedly experienced suspension failure.

“It was a single-vehicle accident. Some passengers were flung from the windows, but no fatalities were reported. All the patients were taken to the nearest hospital for further medical attention,” he said.

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The road, which was temporarily closed to allow emergency personnel to attend to the injured, has since been reopened to traffic. Recovery of the bus is still under way.

Moeti Mmusi, spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety and Security Liaison, said an investigation is under way to determine the cause of the accident.

He also urged all public transport operators to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before transporting large numbers of passengers.