A mass funeral ceremony was held at the Johannesburg Westpark Cemetery on 1 April 1985. Hundreds of friends and family members gathered to say goodbye…
Saying Goodbye
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A heavy load to bear
Boeta Rousseau helping at the Westdene Bus Disaster (second from right). His daughter Alice was not on the bus that day but normally would have been. So many "angels" helped that day. In loving memory of all the kids and my Uncle 'Boeta". By Mary Gous Also in the...
The Westdene Dam
This is an overall view of the scene at the Westdene Dam. Rescuers standing in the water on the roof of the submerged bus. Around 30 children were rescued from or swam to safety from the roof of the bus.
Guard of Honour
Fire fighters from nearby fire stations formed a guard of honour at the funeral.
Mass Funeral Ceremony
Thirty-five of the victims of the Westdene Bus Disaster were buried in the Heroes Acre of the Johannesburg Westpark Cemetery on 1 April 1985 during a mass funeral ceremony.
Removing the Bus
Two cranes were used to lift the bus from the water. Damage caused by fire fighters using the jaws-of-life can be seen.