Minibus Crash in Lesotho Claims Lives of LDS Young Women and Local Leaders

Ten LDS girls died on their way to a church activity in Africa

Ten LDS girls on their way to a church activity in the capital of Lesotho died Saturday in a bus crash. Ten more remained hospitalized on Monday, a local official for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said.

Multivehicle crash in Lesotho claims lives of Latter-day Saint young women, leaders

A minibus carrying young women and local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was involved in a multivehicle collision traveling to an activity in the Kingdom of Lesotho Saturday.

Minibus crash in Lesotho claims lives of LDS Young Women and local leaders

LESOTHO (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints confirms that a multi-vehicle crash in the country of Lesotho claimed the lives of several Young Women and local church leaders in the area. A post from the Church confirms the group was traveling on a minibus at the time of the crash. The details of what caused the crash and the exact number of injuries and fatilities is unknown. The Africa South Area Presidency issued a statement…

Tragic multi-vehicle collision in Southern Africa claims lives of Latter-day Saint young women, leaders

"Our hearts are heavy, and we are saddened by this tragic accident," writes members of the South Africa Area presidency.