Westdene dam disaster
| Date | 27 March 1985 |
|---|---|
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Type | School bus accident |
| Deaths | 42 |
The Westdene dam disaster was a bus crash that took place in Westdene, near Johannesburg, South Africa, on 27 March 1985. Of the 72 occupants, 42 drowned inside the submerged bus and two were declared deceased shortly after being taken to a nearby hospital. The remaining 30, including the bus driver, were rescued.