6 burnt to death in Pretoria bus crash
Six people were burnt beyond recognition when a bus they were travelling in burst into flames on Moloto Road in Pretoria on Friday afternoon.
At least 14 others were left injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.
The driver of the bus is among the injured.
Law enforcement had to close off the R573.
“The road will be closed till further notice. Motorists are urged to avoid the R573 and find alternative routes,” says Tshwane Metro Police spokesperson Isaac Mahamba.
“Currently traffic is diverted through Kameelfontein road from the Sefako Makgatho road and Moloto road near the China Mall,” he adds.
The cause of the accident is unknown.
Moloto road is closed bus cought fire several people trapped inside. Fine alternative road pic.twitter.com/sjiiVlrlgZ
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