According to the Swazi Observer, "the truck, which was ferrying coal from South Africa, ignited all the cars on its path as it ploughed into them at Mnyamatsini area at the foot of Malagwane. By the time police officers and fire personnel got to the scene, it was already chaos as there were bodies lying on the road, cars on fire, trapped people screaming for help and explosion after explosion as the cars crumbled under the ball of flames as a result".
The story spread like wild fire on social media as Swazis from far and wide poured their hearts out. More than anything, the country's small population means that 'everybody knows everybody' and it is not unheard of for everyone to worry about how many people they know were involved.
What this accident has provoked are many questions from concerned Swazis who are worried that this might just go down as yet another accident, followed by a national prayer as opposed to trying to deal with the root cause.
OMG wats ths! One of the worst accidents eva at Malagwane. Holy spirit prevail!
— Hlobisile Ndlovu (@HlobisileNdlo) April 29, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the families whose loved ones were killed in the tragic accident at malagwane. Dark day for our Swaziland.
— Mbongeni Mbingo (@mbongenimbingo) April 29, 2014
Just seen the pictures! We pray for the families! Sad day indeed for Swaziland @mbongenimbingo @mpendulo_
— Zanele Mbokazi (@mbokazizanele) April 29, 2014
Directing all prayers to the families & friends who are in deep pain #Swaziland worse accident in history #MalagwaneAccident
— Taribo Bhembe (@TariboBhembe) April 29, 2014
Lord we cover the Kingdom of Swaziland in prayer,the families who lost loved ones in Jesus name,#MalagwaneAccident you will rise stronger
— Pastor Viwe Pobana (@PastorViwe) April 30, 2014
My prayers are with all those involved in the #MalagwaneAccident Lord please be with my family and friends in Swaziland.
— Thabiso Nkadimeng™ (@TheThabz) April 29, 2014
Thank u for the calls and messages,by the grace of God I am safe and well.still shaken but im ok #prayingforSD #malagwaneaccident
— zee (@Ur_gal_zee) April 29, 2014
My prayers with the families affected #MalagwaneAccident. #Swaziland #Jesustakethewheel
— Lungile (@MsLungi) April 29, 2014
Prayers to Swaziland victims of the tragedy🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐
— Primrose Bennett (@prim_la) April 29, 2014
We will continue to share news of what's happening in Swaziland and we ask that everyone keep the families in their prayers. Just like Swazi Observer Managing Editor, Mbongeni Mbingo rightfully put it, "And #swaziland being a small country, this is a national disaster. We are all related. I shudder at the thought of discovering the names". For more on this story, visit The Swazi Observer online.
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