Six people were killed in a collision between a Greyhound bus and a bakkie on the N1 about 5 kilometres outside Richmond in the Northern Cape.
According to reports, the bus attempted to overtake a truck on a double lane and collided with the bakkie.
Local authorities were on the scene to provide assistance and conduct additional investigations.
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Greyhound Bus Services acknowledged they knew about the accident on social media but did not respond to calls for comment.
We are aware that one of our coaches was involved in an accident that took place last night in the Northern Cape. Please bear with us as authorities are currently conducting an investigation and we are managing the incident.
— Greyhound (@GreyhoundRSA) June 29, 2022
