Central News Agency (Central News Agency, Cape Town, July 2nd, Combined News) South African police and traffic officials stated that a bus carrying 78 passengers overturned in southwestern South Africa today, resulting in at least 16 deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. Police stated that the cause of the accident is still under investigation. According to Agence France-Presse, the bus was traveling from the tourist city of Cape Town to Idutywa in the Eastern Cape province when the accident occurred in the early morning. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) of South Africa stated that the bus allegedly lost control and overturned while attempting to avoid a delivery truck. Police reported that most of the deceased were pronounced dead at the scene. The RTMC stated that 43 passengers declined medical treatment, but did not provide a reason. South Africa has one of the most developed road systems in Africa, but the road accident fatality rate remains high, largely due to speeding, drivers not adhering to traffic rules, vehicles not meeting safety standards, and not wearing seatbelts. According to data from the RTMC, 11,485 people died in road accidents in South Africa in 2025, a decrease of over 5% from the previous year, with pedestrians accounting for the majority of fatalities. (Intern Translator: Wang Bojie / Editor: Liu Shuqin / July 2, 2025) 1150702) Stand with the facts, your every contribution is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "First News" APP to get the latest news in real-time. No part of this website's text, images, or videos may be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.