READ: Four Dead, 38 Injured After Intercity Bus Overturns on N12 in Northern Cape

BRITSTOWN, South Africa — An Intercity bus carrying 42 passengers overturned on the N12 highway between Britstown and Victoria West early Thursday morning, resulting in four fatalities and 38 injuries.

The accident occurred around 05:20 on July 31, 2025, when the driver lost control of the vehicle near a bridge, causing it to overturn. The bus was traveling from Johannesburg at the time of the incident.

Four passengers—two adult males and two adult females—were declared dead at the scene. Among the injured, eight sustained serious injuries, including one adult male, six adult females, and one female infant. The remaining 30 passengers received minor injuries.

Emergency services responded to the scene, where they stabilized the injured and transported them to nearby medical facilities. A second Intercity bus was sent to transport passengers who were able to continue their journey.

The South African Police Service in Britstown has opened a case of culpable homicide and is investigating the cause of the crash. Northern Cape police spokesperson Cherelle Ehlers provided details on the incident. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly during early morning hours.