Emergency workers took dozens of injured to the hospital and at present there are at least two confirmed deaths.

Eyewitnesses say the driver of the bus carrying 22 passengers was southbound when it crashed into the billboard and careered into an oncoming truck and motorbikes.

Local hospitals sent 10 ambulances to the scene as well as an area manager and clinical support paramedics.

It is not known whether alcohol played a role in the accident.

The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.