A bus carrying worshippers to an Easter festival in South Africa crashed off a bridge on a mountain pass, killing at least 45 people and leaving an 8-year-old child as the only survivor.
The child is receiving medical treatment for serious injuries.
The bus fell 50 meters (164 feet) into a ravine and burst into flames.
The incident occurred in the northern province of Limpopo.
A bus crash in South Africa's Limpopo province resulted in multiple fatalities, with many bodies burned beyond recognition.
The bus was believed to be traveling from Botswana to Moria for an Easter pilgrimage.
The driver is among the dead, and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga visited the scene and offered condolences to the victims' families.
During the Easter holidays in South Africa, the government frequently issues warnings about the increased danger of road accidents due to heavy traffic.
Last year, over 200 people lost their lives in road crashes during the Easter weekend.
The Zionist Christian Church, based in Moria, holds its Easter pilgrimage, which draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from South Africa and neighboring countries.
This year marks the first time the Easter pilgrimage to Moria is taking place since the
COVID-19 pandemic.