MEDIA RELEASE
18 March 2013
The ACDP joins the people of South Africa in conveying our sincere condolences to families and friends of the 22 people, including two children, who had passed on in a tragic bus accident on Friday.
ACDP Representatives yesterday morning gathered in Site C, Khayelitsha, at a meeting to pray for the victims.
The ACDP today also welcomed the major investigation by Western Cape Transport MEC, Robin Carlisle, which has been launched into the cause of the accident.
According to a news report, “The bus reportedly veered off the N1 after brake failure and after it had gone through an arrester bed halfway down the pass”.
ACDP Member of Parliament, Cheryllyn Dudley, today said she would ask the Minister of Transport, Ben Martins, whether sufficient maintenance is carried out on arrester beds - which are used when vehicles have trouble stopping - at this accident hotspot and on other roads?
She added that: “This is an unfortunate incident. Our heartfelt and sincere condolences go to the families of the deceased and we wish a speedy recovery to all who were injured. We also urge people to be vigilant, extra cautious and to obey all the rules of the road at all times, especially as the holidays over the next few weeks will increase the traffic on our roads”.
A memorial service is planned for the victims on Thursday in Khayelitsha.
The accident comes nearly three years after a similar incident on the same stretch of the road claimed the lives of 23 people.
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