Five people killed in Free State bus crash

FIVE people were killed when an SA Roadlink bus overturned on the N1 while travelling towards Bloemfontein yesterday morning.

“I can confirm the bus veered off the road around 4.45am. It was on the N1, 30km from Gariep towards Bloemfontein. Five people were killed,” said Free State transport department spokesman Zolile Walaza.

Two people trapped in the wreckage have were freed and taken to a hospital in Bloemfontein.

It appeared the driver lost control of the bus, which was carrying 28 passengers, said Walaza.

The accident would be investigated by authorities. — Sapa