SA Roadlink has sent its condolences to those whose loved ones were involved in yesterday’s horror accident near Hibberdene on the South Coast.
The KZN Transport Department has alleged the accident was caused by the bus driver.
The bus apparently knocked into a truck that it was trying to overtake before hitting a Toyota Camry head-on on the N2 south-bound.
All six occupants of the car were killed as were five people from the bus. A further 10 people from the bus were injured.
SA Roadlink spokesperson, Herman Steyn, says road safety measures were stepped up ahead of the holiday run.
He says they ensure that they have more than one driver on board for night trips, that they monitor how long the drivers work; where they rest, how they rest and the condition of the coaches.
“We’re fairly happy that our safety standards are completely above board. The information I got so far (is) that it’s not the safety issue that caused the accident.”
KZN Transport MEC Bheki Cele is briefing the media this morning about the accident.
Meanwhile, last Thursday night another SA Roadlink bus was involved in an accident on the N3 near Merrivale.
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Thank you Mr. Cele, for taking a stand!
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