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12 dead, dozens hurt as a bus overturns and passengers are thrown on a highway in South Africa

A bus overturned on a highway in Johannesburg, South Africa, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 45 injuries, according to emergency services.
William Nthladi, a spokesperson for Ekurhuleni Emergency Management, stated that twelve individuals were declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
There was no involvement of another vehicle in the crash, and officials have not yet determined the cause of the accident, as reported by Nthladi.
Local city councillor Andile Mngwevu described the situation as a disaster and expressed sorrow for the families affected.

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