“Survivors have complained about the condition of the driver, they say that he was driving very recklessly.”
“Twenty one people have been confirmed dead including the driver,” Eastern Cape transport spokesperson, Unathi Binqose said.
Department of health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo also confirmed that a 3-year old who was critically injured had already been airlifted to East London.Hospitals in Mthatha and East London have been ordered to keep beds unoccupied in anticipation for those who might be injured. “Survivors have complained about the condition of the driver, they say that he was driving very recklessly,” Binqose added
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