On 3 March 2004 at approximately 12.30 pm, a bus carrying 64 school students and teachers was travelling on the south bound lanes in Woodpark. On approaching the crest of the hill, approximately 600 m before the intersection, the brakes failed on the bus which resulted in the driver attempting to manoeuvre the bus in between the stationary vehicles in the two turning lanes.

The bus collided with a stationary vehicle, and caused further damage to another four vehicles before finally impacting with the rear of a truck. Consequently, 60 people sustained injuries and 32 people were transported for further treatment at nearby hospitals. A total of eight vehicles were damaged, and the bus rendered inoperable