A heavy motor vehicle accident has been reported at Olive Avenue, Roux Park in Worcester at 8:09am earlier today, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Reports have indicated that a bus has overturned, with services currently on the scene.
In addition, 40 injured individuals in total have been reported, with 32 patients having been hospitalised, eight being in critical condition and eight fatalities, according to Arrive Alive.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated.
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Picture: Arrive Alive website