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25/02/2015: A replacement bus was dispatched after Metrobus plunged off Elizabeth Bridge 

This morning (Wednesday, 25 February 2015) at about 06:20, a Metrobus travelling from Milpark Depot in Braamfontein to the CBD, skidded on the Elizabeth Bridge and plunged off the bridge into a rail yard below.
A replacement bus was dispatched to ferry the passengers and this arrangement will continue for the rest of the day on the affected route.

Fortunately, there were no passengers on the bus, as the driver had departed from the depot to commence his first shift from the Westgate holding area to do a 6:30 trip to Longmeadow. The driver has escaped with slight injuries and has been admitted to hospital.

The bus allocated for this shift was a 2006 Mercedes Benz bus and was mechanically sound as it had recently been overhauled at the depot workshop.

Management of Metrobus deeply regrets the accident and the inconvenience to our commuters. A thorough investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the accident and appropriate remedial action will be taken.

For any further details please contact our Esther Dreyer (Communications) on 011-403-4300.