In a terrifying incident, an InterCape long-haul passenger bus overturned on the N2 highway near Qonce (formerly known as King William’s Town) in the Eastern Cape.
Story Summary:
- An InterCape bus overturned on the N2 near Qonce, with all 33 passengers surviving the crash.
- Several passengers sustained minor injuries, while others emerged unscathed.
- Authorities believe heavy rain and wet conditions contributed to the accident, and investigations are ongoing.
InterCape N2 crash: Here’s what we know
Fortunately, all 33 passengers on board narrowly escaped death.
The accident occurred as the bus was approaching Qonce from the East London direction.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they found passengers scattered but alive.
While many escaped unscathed, some sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site.
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown at this stage, but authorities have suggested that the region’s heavy rain and wet road conditions might have contributed to the bus losing control.
The weather on the day of the accident was poor, with significant rainfall affecting visibility and the condition of the road.
These factors, according to authorities, may have played a major role in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as new information comes to light.
The scene of the accident has been cleared, and traffic on the N2 is flowing again, though authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially in poor weather conditions.
