Six people are feared dead in a bus accident that occurred in South Africa this morning.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba confirmed the development to Money FM News that the Scania Marcopolo Bus Registration Number FT 82 BZ GP was involved in an accident in South Africa.

“We regret to announce that a bus travelling from Kitwe, Copperbelt to Johannesburg carrying 50 passengers and five crew members has been involved in a fatal accident. This followed a tyre burst,” Mr. Mwamba said.

Mr. Mwamba says the accident occurred near Bela-Bela 180km away from Polokwane and 107 km away from Pretoria.

“Six people have been reported dead and others injured,” he said.

He says the Zambia’s embassy in South Africa is in touch with the owners of the Bus service company and are coordinating efforts together with the management.

Mr. Mwamba has also indicated that the embassy has rushed staff to the scene of the bus accident.

More details to follow later!