South Africa bus crash - in pictures

  • A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering in South Africa plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass on Thursday. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was receiving medical attention for serious injuries. AP
    A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering in South Africa plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass on Thursday. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was receiving medical attention for serious injuries. AP
  • Residents helping the police in search and rescue efforts carry the belongings of victims a day after the accident, on the Mmamatlakala mountain pass. AP
    Residents helping the police in search and rescue efforts carry the belongings of victims a day after the accident, on the Mmamatlakala mountain pass. AP
  • The accident happened about 300km north of Johannesburg. AP
    The accident happened about 300km north of Johannesburg. AP
  • The burnt shell of a bus carrying Easter pilgrims from Botswana to Moria after it plunged off a bridge into a ravine and caught fire in the northern province of Limpopo, South Africa. Reuters
    The burnt shell of a bus carrying Easter pilgrims from Botswana to Moria after it plunged off a bridge into a ravine and caught fire in the northern province of Limpopo, South Africa. Reuters
  • The bus crashed through a barrier on the Mmamatlakala bridge linking two mountainsides. Reuters
    The bus crashed through a barrier on the Mmamatlakala bridge linking two mountainsides. Reuters
  • South African authorities say 45 people were killed. Reuters
    South African authorities say 45 people were killed. Reuters
  • An eight-year-old girl was the only person to be rescued alive. EPA
    An eight-year-old girl was the only person to be rescued alive. EPA
  • The bus was carrying pilgrims from Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, to Moria for an Easter event. AP
    The bus was carrying pilgrims from Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, to Moria for an Easter event. AP
  • Emergency workers arrive at the accident scene. AP
    Emergency workers arrive at the accident scene. AP
  • South Africa has launched an investigation. AP
    South Africa has launched an investigation. AP
  • The bus crashed through a barrier and caught fire when it hit the ground, authorities say. AP
    The bus crashed through a barrier and caught fire when it hit the ground, authorities say. AP
  • The bus fell about 50 metres from the mountain pass, about 300km north of Johannesburg. AP
    The bus fell about 50 metres from the mountain pass, about 300km north of Johannesburg. AP
  • South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences over the crash. AP
    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences over the crash. AP
  • Emergency workers gather at the scene. Reuters
    Emergency workers gather at the scene. Reuters