Five arrested for Limpopo bus arson attack
The breakthrough comes only two days after the bus was set alight.
Limpopo police have arrested five suspects in connection with the arson attack on a bus on Monday night, resulting in the deaths of six mine workers.
Scores others were hurt as they tried to break out of the burning bus, which was set alight with what police described as a highly flammable liquid.
"The high level investigation team that was establish to track down these killers, spent two sleepless nights since the incident was reported and nabbed the five at different locations," reads a police statement.
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Meanwhile, authorities say the process of identifying the victims is already underway.
Some of them were burned beyond recognition.
The suspects, aged between 21 and 30, are set to appear in court on Thursday.
They face six counts of murder, attempted murder and malicious damage to property.