Six ANC supporters killed in bus accident

Six supporters of the African National Congress have been killed in a bus accident en route to the party’s 112th birthday celebrations.

The celebrations are taking place in Mbombela.

According to reports, the accident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It’s understood the group was travelling in a bus from Limpopo to join other party supporters who are gathering in Mpumalanga for the ANC birthday rally.

It is believed ANC members are gathering to hear from ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is set to deliver the National Executive Committee’s priorities for the year on Saturday afternoon.

Police Minister Bheki Cele explained to Eyewitness News how the accident happened.

“Those buses in the convoy, the other bus hit the other one in the back and went into the ditch, and we have lost six people there.”

Hundreds of supporters have already gathered at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Department of Transport and Community Safety spokesperson Tidimalo Chauke said unconfirmed reports indicate that there are five fatalities from the accident, with several passengers sustaining injuries. The injured passengers have been transferred to hospitals in the Mpani District.

“The road is currently closed as emergency and rescue personnel are clearing the scene and further details will be provided in due course. Motorists are advised to use alternative roads.” – The South African