Deadly Bus and Truck Collision Claims 24 Lives in Zimbabwe
Bus Crushed by the impact Photo: Circles on TV
February 14, 2025 Hour: 1:39 pm
A head-on collision between a bus and a truck killed 24 people in Zimbabwe on Thursday, according to police spokesperson Paul Nyathi. The tragic incident occurred near Beitbridge, a town on the southern border with South Africa.
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The bus, carrying 65 passengers, was traveling from Harare to Beitbridge when it attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided with a haulage truck. Police are still determining the number of injured victims.
State media showed images of covered bodies on the ground and the wreckage of both vehicles. According to the State-run Herald newspaper, 17 people died at the scene, while seven others succumbed to head injuries at a hospital in Beitbridge. An additional 30 people were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed his horror and heartbreak, declaring the crash a national disaster. He announced that the government will cover all funeral and burial expenses, stating, “Our nation does not deserve this at all, let alone experiencing such a bloody incident at the beginning of the year.” He also urged drivers to exercise extreme caution on the roads.
Road accidents involving buses are common in Zimbabwe, where speeding and poor road conditions contribute to frequent crashes. The road where this accident occurred had been recently resurfaced as part of a government initiative to improve infrastructure.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: EFE-Africanews
