Over 50 people were injured after the bus they were traveling in crashed on the R56 near Umkomaas Valley Ixopo on Monday night.

KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance Service spokesperson, Craig Botha, said the bus had lost control and overturned.

He said paramedics found that 58 passengers had suffered injuries. He said 10 people suffered critical injuries, 26 serious injuries and 22 people suffered minor injuries.

They were taken to hospital.

Botha said the cause of the collision is not known, but authorities are on scene investigating.

This accident comes shortly after 10 people were killed in a tragic bus accident on the N3 near the Bergville offramp in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday last week.

The crash took place when a bus from Eldo Coaches, travelling from Durban to Johannesburg, allegedly experienced a front wheel blow-out, resulting in the coach rolling.

Last week, 10 people were killed in a bus crash on the N3 between Durban and Johannesburg. It is alleged that an Eldos Coaches bus suffered a tyre blow out, causing the driver to lose control and overturn.

Eldos Coaches has since set up services to help injured passengers or those who lost loved ones in the crash.

For any assistance please call 011 706 22 33.

The following legal representatives are also on standby to assist those in need of legal services:

Teboho Putsoane 074 426 0694 – tebohop@dmalaw.co.za

Shikar Maharaj 083 640 5311 – shikarm@dmalaw.co.za

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has raised concerns around the anxiety these crash cause, especially as many use long distance buses to travel home during the festive season.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to work with all stakeholders and road users in ensuring our roads are safe, and those using them behave responsibly,” he said.