SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Three Bulgarian ministers have resigned in the aftermath of a bus crash that killed 17 people and injured several others.

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov called Friday for the resignations of his interior, transport and regional development ministers over the crash, and Valentin Radev, Ivaylo Moskovki and Nikolay Nankov later agreed they would take political responsibility and resign.

The resignations of the three men, who had been nominated for the posts by Borissov's center-right GERB party, require approval by Parliament to take effect.

Bulgarians take part in a funeral for a victim of a bus crash, in Svetovrachene, Bulgaria, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. A Bulgarian village just outside the capital has held funeral services for 15 of its residents who died in a bus crash over the weekend. Many of the 2,000 residents of Svetovrechane who came to pay final respects on Tuesday were related to the victims of the accident, which killed 17 people when a bus full of religious pilgrims overturned and fell off a highway about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Sofia. (AP Photo/Filip Dvorski)

The crash last Saturday saw a tourist bus overturn and fall off the highway, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Sofia, the capital. Thirteen people died at the scene, including a 13-year-old boy, and four others died in the hospital. The crash's cause is under investigation.

Bulgarians take part in a funeral for victims of a bus crash, in Svetovrachene, Bulgaria, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. A Bulgarian village just outside the capital has held funeral services for 15 of its residents who died in a bus crash over the weekend. Many of the 2,000 residents of Svetovrachene who came to pay final respects on Tuesday were related to the victims of the accident, which killed 17 people when a bus full of religious pilgrims overturned and fell off a highway about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Sofia. (AP Photo/Filip Dvorski)

Bulgarians take part in a funeral for victims of a bus crash, in Svetovrachene, Bulgaria, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. A Bulgarian village just outside the capital has held funeral services for 15 of its residents who died in a bus crash over the weekend. Many of the 2,000 residents of Svetovrachene who came to pay final respects on Tuesday were related to the victims of the accident, which killed 17 people when a bus full of religious pilgrims overturned and fell off a highway about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Sofia. (AP Photo/Filip Dvorski)</s>The horrific news of the Beaufort West bus crash broke earlier on Thursday morning, as the death toll reached double-figures during the search for survivors.

IOL have had it confirmed that six women, three men, and a baby boy aged just two months have been killed.

Beaufort West bus crash: How did it happen?

The crash happened on Aberdeen Road – around 50km outside of the Karoo town – after the driver of the bus reportedly lost control of the vehicle. A further 30 people have been injured and taken to a nearby hospital. Patients with more severe inflictions are being airlifted to George.

Meanwhile, SABC are reporting that a Kudu jumped across the road before the tragic incident:

#BusCrash Mateka says they have also received reports that a kudu apparently jumped across the road before the crash. The bus is now being towed to Beaufort West while clean up continues on the road #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/FdGVVFmQex — Sphiwe Hobasi (@MrCow_man) August 30, 2018

At least 10 people have died, and 30 injured in bus crash near Beaufort West. Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa said the driver had lost control of the bus, resulting in the “gruesome” accident. Picture: Rieks Towing pic.twitter.com/4h8Ohn53YF — Cape Argus (@TheCapeArgus) August 30, 2018

Provincial Traffic Representative Kenny Africa moved to clear up some confusion around how many people had lost their lives on Monday. Initial reports stated eight people had died, but the rescue operation discovered two more victims during their attempts to free trapped passengers”

“One passenger was trapped underneath the bus and another passenger died in the hospital which brings the total fatalities to stand on 10”. “According to the information we receive the driver lost control of the bus, we understand that the commuters were travelling from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape. We not sure where in the Eastern Cape exactly.”

Beaufort West locals have arrived at the local hospital to bring food and drink to those recovering from the Beaufort West bus crash, and their families. The town is known for its strong community spirit, and it appears they are rallying around those who need the most support.</s>Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa told Jacaranda FM that the crash happened between Beaufort West and Aberdeen on the R61.

“A driver of a passenger bus lost control over his bus and the vehicle then overturned. In this crash eight people lost their lives and another 30 were injured and taken to nearby hospitals‚” he said.

“Currently‚ there are still people trapped underneath the bus. We await the breakdown services to uplift the vehicle so that we can free the trapped people underneath the bus.”

Motorists are advised that emergency services have set up a stop-go system at the scene of the crash to manage the flow of traffic.</s>Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa told Jacaranda FM that the crash happened between Beaufort West and Aberdeen on the R61.

“A driver of a passenger bus lost control over his bus and the vehicle then overturned. In this crash eight people lost their lives and another 30 were injured and taken to nearby hospitals‚” he said.

“Currently‚ there are still people trapped underneath the bus. We await the breakdown services to uplift the vehicle so that we can free the trapped people underneath the bus.”

Motorists are advised that emergency services have set up a stop-go system at the scene of the crash to manage the flow of traffic.</s>THOREAU, N.M. (CBS News) — At least four people are dead and several others are hurt following a crash involving a Greyhound bus and tractor trailer, according to a local hospital. It happened along Interstate 40 in New Mexico, near the Arizona border.

Investigators believe the tractor trailer crossed the median and hit the bus head on. The front end of the bus was ripped off and debris scattered across the highway as emergency crews desperately tried to reach victims.

The bus was carrying 49 passengers and heading to Phoenix, Arizona. Many of the seriously injured people were taken to an area hospital. One trauma center reported getting six patients, with three in critical condition.

“We are fully cooperating with local authorities and will also complete an investigation of our own,” Greyhound spokeswoman Crystal Booker said in a statement.

The crash occurred near the town of Thoreau. It forced the closure of the westbound lanes of the interstate and traffic was backing up as travelers were diverted.

© 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.</s>SHREWSBURY, Mass. (WHDH) — An NRT bus was left crumpled after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury Wednesday morning, officials said.

Emergency crews responding to a crash on Route 9 westbound found a severely damaged bus that had crashed into the back of a truck.

No children were on the bus at the time of the crash and no serious injuries were reported.

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.

NRT Bus provides home-to-school bus transportation for students in areas throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.</s>Traffic officials in South Africa say at least ten people died after a bus traveling from South Africa’s Cape Town to the Eastern Cape overturned in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The accident occurred at around 2 a.m. (2400 GMT) 50 kilometres outside Beaufort West, a town in the semidesert Karoo region. Another 30 passengers were injured.

“The driver apparently lost control of the vehicle which then overturned,” said Kenny Africa, provincial traffic chief for the Western Cape.

“We are not sure if driver fatigue could have played a role.”

South Africa has a very poor road safety record despite having the continent’s most modern road network. More than 14,000 people were killed in road accidents last year, according to official statistics.</s>At least ten people died after a bus traveling from South Africa’s Cape Town to the Eastern Cape overturned At least ten people died after a bus traveling from South Africa’s Cape Town to the Eastern Cape overturned in the early hours of Thursday morning, traffic officials said.in the early hours of Thursday morning, traffic officials said.

The accident occurred at around 2 a.m. (2400 GMT) 50 kilometers outside Beaufort West, a town in the semidesert Karoo region. Another 30 passengers were injured.

“The driver apparently lost control of the vehicle which then overturned,” said Kenny Africa, provincial traffic chief for the Western Cape.

“We are not sure if driver fatigue could have played a role.”

South Africa has a very poor road safety record despite having the continent’s most modern road network. More than 14,000 people were killed in road accidents last year, according to official statistics.</s>A boy aged between seven and eight-years-old was among those killed when the vehicle overturned. The bus was travelling from South Africa's Cape Town to the Eastern Cape when tragedy struck at about 2am this morning, just over 30 miles outside Beaufort West, a town in the semidesert Karoo region. One adult was said to have died after being trapped under the bus.

Kenny Africa, provincial traffic chief for the Western Cape, said: “The driver apparently lost control of the vehicle which then overturned. "We are not sure if driver fatigue could have played a role." Mr Africa described what happened as a "gruesome" accident. South Africa has a poor road safety record despite having the continent's most modern road network.

More than 14,000 people were killed in road accidents last year, according to official statistics The wreckage from the latest accident was situated just off the main roadway near Beaufort West. The death toll was initially described as eight, but it had increased by two by around 8am. Mr Africa said: "In total, 10 people died - six men, three women and one boy [aged between] seven and eight years old."</s>CAPE TOWN - The death toll from a bus crash in the Karoo now stands at 10.

The vehicle apparently careened off the road between Beaufort West and Aberdeen early on Thursday morning.

About 30 other passengers have been injured.

Emergency officials are racing to free people trapped in the wreck of a bus that crashed between Beaufort West and Aberdeen.

The vehicle careened off the road. The exact cause of the crash is unclear though.

More than 30 others have been injured.

Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says: “There are still people trapped under the bus. We’re waiting on the breakdown services of the bus so that we can free the trapped people under the bus. We’re not sure if there are more fatalities.”
A bus crash in Karoo, South Africa, leaves ten people dead and 30 injured.