South Africa bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims

The bus was taking Easter pilgrims from Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa, to Moria, a town in Limpopo. 

— Limpopo Provincial Government (@OtpLimpopo) pic.twitter.com/Tre9DzvagHMarch 28, 2024

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sent his condolences to Botswana and pledged support to the country, his office said in a statement.

Only an eight-year-old survived the crash and was receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital, Limpopo's Department of Transport said.

Some bodies were burned beyond recognition while others were trapped inside the debris or scattered on the scene, the department said.