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Bus Driver In Mutare Train-Bus Collision Was Wearing Earphones - Police

9 months agoThu, 04 Jul 2024 05:39:16 GMT
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Bus Driver In Mutare Train-Bus Collision Was Wearing Earphones - Police

Police have said the driver of a bus carrying schoolchildren that was hit by a train in Mutare on Wednesday, July 3, was allegedly wearing earphones at the time of the accident.

This detail raises concerns that the driver’s hearing may have been impaired, possibly contributing to his failure to stop at the Willton Level Crossing.

The Versatile Academy school bus was hit by the train at the Willton Level Crossing yesterday morning.

Earlier that day, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) confirmed the accident and stated that initial investigations indicated the bus driver had failed to follow level crossing safety protocols and tried to cross the tracks ahead of the approaching train.

The NRZ reported that 12 learners were injured in the accident. However, in a subsequent statement released on Wednesday evening, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said that 29 learners were injured and had been referred to Victoria Chitepo Hospital for treatment. The ZRP said:

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The ZRP confirms a road traffic accident which occurred at a level railway crossing along Durban Road, Willowton, Mutare on 03/07/24 at around 0730 hours in which a goods train hit a Versatile School bus with learners on board.

As a result, 29 learners were injured and were referred to Victoria Chitepo Hospital for treatment. The bus driver was allegedly putting on earphones when the accident occurred.

The NRZ said the accident was a stark reminder to all drivers to exercise extreme caution and strictly adhere to road rules at level crossings.

The railway authority emphasised the importance of drivers being fully attentive and following all safety protocols when approaching and crossing railway tracks.

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27 Comments

📛 · 9 months ago
anga ajaira kuti zvitima hazvichafambi
Mbada family · 9 months ago
Hamukati zvichiei zvitima her
cde · 9 months ago
mati ndiye adiiwoo Mark Ngwazi akabudisa saka ma1 akanga akatangidza munzeve dzake, coz akatanza kuvarairwa nemusic anofa nestress yekugaya kutambudzaa kunoitwa nyika
faraiplumber@gmail.com · 9 months ago
THE DRIVER IS INSTRUCTED TO STOP AT ALL RAIL WAY CROSSING. IN RED AND WHITE
sad emoji1
· 9 months ago
Ma driver akuda shamhu chaiyo zve Jere hazvishandi chiro
Anonymous · 9 months ago
Earphones or no Earphones he was supposed to stop and check both sides
44yrs · 9 months ago
Rail crossing area haide kunzwa but kuona after waita stop kwete zvekuita kuridzirwa hooter kuti mira chii chakadaro nhayi vatyairi makazviwanq kupi even nyaya yakadayi ayinakidze kuverenga zvinoitisa hasha mhani kune vanenge vachifamba nedzimotokari
kwaangari · 9 months ago
chitambi ngachitorwe
Proudly Zimbabwean · 9 months ago
Anacho here chitambi chacho?Kuita kutamba ne life yevana ngambotorerwa licence yacho kwe 1year chete anoita munhu kwaye uyu
Tshabangu The Original · 9 months ago
is 1941 a model name or is the year in which the train was manufactured?
VITAL · 9 months ago
That's my question also....
Ndevuzoqethu · 9 months ago
Mapurisa ngavamboita ma ambush blocks avo pama Rail/road crossing... Quite a considerable number of drivers ignore road rail crossing ➕ because trains are now rare in Zimbabwe.
wenjanja general · 9 months ago
all senses are needed in driving that's why others hooting is done to other drivers so without headphones the heavy sounds of the train could be heard
gringo · 9 months ago
@mhofu spoton.the thing is he failed to stop full stop.isnt.one.stops and checks both sides not listen
aldayz · 9 months ago
its so sad for a negligence driver to put children at risky
BIG T 🫖☕🍵 The only big boy in town · 9 months ago
uyu mupengo uyu ngaatorerwa chitambi mundipe basa ini kune vasikana vakavaka handi?
Lord Castlereagh · 9 months ago
We're still using those trains in 2024, NRZ ngaitipe ma serious but anyway mutyairi we bhazi ngavambomurova pasi pe tsoka vozomuvharira
jah zig · 9 months ago
wanga uchida vachindise ma train api
Anonymous · 9 months ago
@jah zig Even you yourself won't use the same phone for 10yrs. With this example in mind, I think you'll understand why?
Anonymous · 9 months ago
It doesn't matter how old the train is the bus is supposed to stop
ama 2k musharukwa · 9 months ago
aaaa batayi munhu mukati

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