Three foreign nationals tragically lost their lives in a road traffic accident on Sunday evening, 30 March, along the Harare-Chirundu Road at the 165-kilometre peg.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, saying a bus traveling from Malawi, with 119 passengers on board, veered off the road before overturning and landing on its left side. This resulted in the death of the three people. Police said:
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The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 165 kilometre peg along Harare-Chirundu Road on 30/03/2025 at around 1650 hours. 
Three foreign nationals were killed while 15 others were injured when a bus from Malawi with 119 passengers on board veered off the road before overturning and landing on its left side.
The driver had allegedly tried to avoid a collision with a breakdown recovery truck which was towing another truck which had been involved in a road accident.
</blockquote>
The fatal accident occurred just two days after a devastating series of road traffic accidents claimed 15 lives across Zimbabwe.

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Three people from Malawi died in a bus crash on a road in Zimbabwe. The bus had 119 passengers and overturned, causing the deaths. The driver tried to avoid hitting another truck. This happened after 15 other people died in accidents in Zimbabwe.

Three Malawians Killed In Bus Crash on Harare-Chirundu Road

Police officers and Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officials who were manning a roadblock that cleared the Urban Connect bus involved in a recent fatal accident in Beitbridge are now under investigation to determine why they allowed the bus to continue on its ill-fated journey, reported <a href="https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/beitbridge-crash-police-vid-officers-under-investigation/">HeraldOnline</a>.
This follows the suspension of Urban Connect Holdings’ operating licence for six months by Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, after a tragic head-on collision with a haulage truck on the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway that claimed 28 lives.
The suspension was due to several violations, including the bus lacking a valid passenger insurance policy and route permit, as well as the driver failing to meet the re-test requirement.
In response to concerns raised by legislators about police officers permitting unroadworthy buses to pass through roadblocks, Mhona asserted that moving forward, officials manning roadblocks will be held accountable for neglecting their duties and allowing such buses to pass unchecked. He said:
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It is saddening that we have our people manning roads and we actually speak to those supervising roadblocks.
So, I have engaged my counterpart, the Minister of Home Affairs, to say that police and VID officials will be held accountable if they allow buses to pass through manned roadblocks and are subsequently involved in accidents.
</blockquote>
Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck, which had four occupants, near Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM on Thursday, February 13.
The accident occurred as the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle. The bus was travelling from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was heading in the opposite direction.

Police and VID officials are being investigated for allowing a bus involved in a fatal accident in Beitbridge to continue its journey. The bus, operated by Urban Connect Holdings, collided with a haulage truck, resulting in the deaths of 28 people. The bus had several violations, including lacking insurance and permits, and the driver did not meet requirements. The Minister of Transport suspended the company's license for six months. Moving forward, officials at roadblocks will be held accountable for allowing unsafe buses to pass. The accident happened when the bus tried to overtake another vehicle.

Police And VID Under Investigation Over Fatal Urban Connect Bus Accident

The death toll from the road traffic accident that occurred on February 13 along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near the Lutumba tollgate at the 262-kilometre mark, has risen to 28.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the update in a statement posted on its X page, which reads as follows:
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Reference is made to the ZRP press statement released on 21/02/24 on a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 13/02/24 at the 262 kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, Lutumba. The death toll has risen to 28. Two victims, a man and woman, are yet to be identified.
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An Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck, which had four occupants, near Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM on Thursday, February 13.
The accident occurred as the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle. The bus was travelling from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was heading in the opposite direction.
In response to the incident, Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, suspended Urban Connect Holdings Pvt Ltd from operating its omnibuses on all routes for six months.
Mhona said that the company was not in compliance with the country’s road traffic and safety regulations, leading to the temporary suspension of its operations.

A bus accident in Zimbabwe killed 28 people. The accident happened when an Urban Connect bus crashed into a truck near Lutumba Toll Gate. The bus was trying to pass another vehicle. The Minister of Transport suspended Urban Connect Holdings Pvt Ltd from operating for six months because they didn't follow safety rules. The police are still trying to identify two victims of the accident. The accident happened on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road on February 13.

Urban Connect Bus Accident Death Toll Climbs To 28

The death toll from the road traffic accident that occurred on February 13 along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near the Lutumba tollgate at the 262-kilometre mark, has increased to 26.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, announced on Friday that a female adult, who had been hospitalised at Parirenyatwa Hospital with injuries from the accident, succumbed to her injuries on February 19, 2025. Added Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing to the public to assist in identifying two remaining victims who died in the fatal road traffic accident.
The first unidentified victim is a male adult who was wearing a red t-shirt and black trousers at the time of the accident. The second victim is a female adult who was wearing a black jersey and black trousers.
Anyone with information should report to the nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197.
</blockquote>

A bus accident in Zimbabwe killed 26 people. The police are trying to identify two victims. One is a man in a red shirt and black pants, and the other is a woman in a black shirt and black pants. The police are asking for help from the public to identify them. If anyone has information, they should go to a police station or call the National Complaints Desk.

Urban Connect Bus Accident Death Toll Climbs To 26, Two Victims Remain Unidentified

Former CCC Change Champion in Chief, Nelson Chamisa, has expressed his deep concern over the tragic accident that claimed 25 lives in Beitbridge last Thursday.
The accident occurred when a speeding Beitbridge-bound Urban Connect bus collided head-on with a haulage truck transporting magnesium to Chirundu, near the Lutumba toll gate along the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway.
Chamisa lamented the fact that Zimbabwe has earned the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of road traffic accidents globally.
He said the country’s roads should not be death traps, but safe passages that lead people to their destinations, not places of tragedy. Said Chamisa:
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Travelling in Zimbabwe now is like going to war, you never know if you will make it alive. Our emergency responders are doing their best under difficult circumstances, but a response time of 1-2 hours is simply too long and is costing lives at the accident scene.
Instead of being places of healing, our hospitals are themselves in hospital, have become hospitalised – they are basically death cages where treatment is absent, and survival is a mirage.
We just have too many accidents in our country. The first and biggest accident is the accident of a wrong government.
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Chamisa said the alarming number of accidents on the country’s roads highlights a serious failure in governance and leadership.
He pointed out that the issue reflects not only a lack of proper policy direction but also a failure to take the decisive actions and interventions necessary to address this pressing challenge on Zimbabwe’s roads. He concluded:
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We continue to pray for the families mourning the 24 (sic) lives lost in this tragedy. We also wish all the injured a speedy recovery. May God comfort and strengthen us all.
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Nelson Chamisa is sad about a big accident in Zimbabwe that killed 25 people. He thinks the country's roads are very dangerous and too many accidents happen. He says the government is not doing a good job of making the roads safe. Chamisa wants the government to take more action to prevent accidents. He hopes the families of the people who died in the accident will feel better soon. Chamisa also wants the injured people to get better quickly. He believes that Zimbabwe needs better leaders to make the roads safer.

Chamisa: Travelling On Zimbabwe's Roads Is Now Like Going To War

The dire state of Zimbabwe’s healthcare system was starkly exposed last week following a tragic bus accident in Beitbridge.
Victims of the crash, which resulted in 25 fatalities and dozens of injuries, were photographed at a local hospital with broken bones held together by makeshift casts made from cardboard, sellotape, and cloth.
The accident occurred last Thursday when a speeding Beitbridge-bound Urban Connect bus collided head-on with a haulage truck carrying magnesium to Chirundu near the Lutumba toll gate on the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway.
Images shared online depicted the victims lying helplessly while medical staff, working tirelessly, tried to save lives under incredibly difficult conditions.
Transport Minister Felix Tapiwa Mhona, Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, and Matabeleland South Provincial Minister Eveline Ndlovu visited Beitbridge District Hospital, where they were photographed with the accident victims.
The sight of accident victims’ limbs being held together with cardboard and tape during a photo op was widely condemned as a heartless public relations stunt.
Further investigation revealed that the Urban Connect bus was operating without a valid route permit, and the driver did not have a valid retest certificate.
Renowned lawyer and former Mt Pleasant MP, Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, sharply criticized the government for neglecting the health sector. She said:
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We are not letting this healthcare issue go. Why is the practice of using makeshift cardboard boxes to treat fractures so widespread in our public hospitals? Where is the dignity?
Surely, you must all resign. This level of incompetence borders on the criminal. It’s a mess. We need new leaders.
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In another post on X on Sunday, February 16, 2025, Mahere criticized the government for its failure to provide basic supplies in hospitals. She wrote:
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They promised us affordable, quality healthcare. Instead, they have given us cardboard boxes to use as casts to treat fractures, no clean water in public hospitals, torn hospital beds and no medication. It’s a mess.
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ZANU PF loyalist Kudzai Mutisi, based in South Africa, also weighed in, criticizing his own party’s ministers as ineffective and incapable of providing even the most basic services to the people. He said:
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A Cabinet Minister is witnessing FIRST HAND how his colleague in the Ministry of Health and Child Care has FAILED to do simple things. Felix Mhona will leave the hospital and SAY NOTHING about a dysfunctional system he witnessed.
In fact, he might join the 2030ists asking for more time to play. If you can’t do it now, then you certainly won’t do it even if given 40 more years. The current team of ministers lacks urgency and has misplaced priorities.
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Last week, a bus accident in Zimbabwe left 25 people dead and many injured. Photos showed victims in the hospital with broken bones held together by cardboard, tape, and cloth. The bus was operating without the proper permits and the driver did not have a valid certificate. Many people, including a lawyer and a ZANU PF loyalist, criticized the government for neglecting the healthcare system. They said the use of makeshift casts was unacceptable and that new leaders were needed to fix the problems in hospitals. The sight of accident victims with cardboard casts sparked outrage among the public.

Pictures Of Hospitalised Urban Connect Bus Accident Victims In "Cardboard Casts" Spark Public Outrage

<h2>Statement by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi on the Urban Connect Bus Accident accident:</h2>
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UPDATE ON A FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT THE 262 KM PEG ALONG MASVINGO-BEITBRIDGE ROAD, LUTUMBA
Reference is to the Zimbabwe Republic Police press statement released on 13th February 2025 on a fatal road traffic accident at the 262-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near Lutumba Tollgate.
The death toll has risen to 25.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of 22 of the 25 victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:-
<ul>
<li>Gwiba Kezias (51), a male adult of Stoneridge, Harare,</li>
<li>Mudzingwa Origin (47), a male adult of Sese Village, Masvingo,</li>
<li>Tsitsi Mukaro, a female adult of Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Emma Mukaro, a female adult of at Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Punich Masvenhise (45), a male adult of SDP, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Richard Kandororo (37), a male adult of Marindale, Norton,</li>
<li>Vincent Bvumbe (35), a male adult of Shule Shule, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Petronella Murungweni (26), a female adult of Mashavire, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Jeke Paradzai (46), a male adult of Glen Norah, Harare,</li>
<li>Abell Rumbwere, a male adult of Mashavire, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Melissa Jackson (21), a female adult of Warren Park, Harare,</li>
<li>Natasha Tembo, a female adult of SDP, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Gilbert Gwinyai Mafi, a male adult of Mbare, Harare,</li>
<li>Elizabeth Mauto (48), a female adult of Seke, Chitungwiza,</li>
<li>Faustina Zhakata Chibamu, a female adult of Budiriro 5, Harare,</li>
<li>Mutsekwa Josphine, a female adult of Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Mollicious Kahanda (37), a female adult of Holiday Inn, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Douglous Mandira (43), a male adult of Marlborough, Harare,</li>
<li>Angela Tembo, a female adult of SDP, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Taziva Nyashega a male adult of Hatcliffe, Harare,</li>
<li>Elton Marima, a male adult of Old Medium, Beitbridge.</li>
</ul>
29 injured passengers are receiving treatment at Beitbridge District Hospital while two others are admitted at Gwanda Provincial Hospital and the other 13 victims were transferred to United Bulawayo Group of Hospitals for further medical attention.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing to the public to assist in identifying the remaining three victims.
Meanwhile, the Police urge drivers to be responsible on the roads, promote road safety and avoid overtaking in situations which are clearly not safe to do so.
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NB: The ZRP stated that only 3 of the 25 victims have yet to be identified. However, in the statement above, the ZRP identified 21 victims, not 22, as one of them, Jeke Paradzai (46), was listed twice.

A bus accident in Zimbabwe killed 25 people. The police have named 21 victims so far. Some are getting medical help in hospitals. The police are asking for help to identify 3 more victims. They want drivers to be careful and not take risks on the road. It's important to drive safely to avoid accidents. One person was listed twice by mistake in the names released by the police. The accident happened on the Masvingo-Beitbridge road near Lutumba Tollgate.

Police Name 21 Urban Connect Bus Accident Victims

Three people were killed in a road accident that occurred on Saturday at the 40-kilometre peg along the Masvingo-Harare Road in Beatrice.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said that a Mandaza bus was involved in a head-on collision with a school bus (Glen View 2 High School Bus), resulting in the fatalities. The ZRP said:
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The ZRP confirms a fatal road accident which occurred this afternoon at the 40-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Harare Road in Beatrice.
Three people died on the spot when a Mandaza bus was involved in a head-on collision with a school bus. 
The number of injured people is yet to be established. Police are currently at the scene.
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This accident occurred just two days after 25 people were killed in an accident involving a bus and a haulage truck at the 262-kilometre peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near Lutumba Toll Gate.
The ZRP said an Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck that had four occupants on board around 8 AM on Thursday, 13 February.
The crash occurred when the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle. The bus was en route from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was travelling in the opposite direction.

Three people died in a crash between two buses in Beatrice. The police confirmed the accident and are investigating. Just two days before, 25 people died in another crash involving a bus and a truck near Lutumba Toll Gate. The first crash happened when a bus tried to pass a vehicle and hit the truck head-on. The second crash was a head-on collision between a Mandaza bus and a school bus. Many people were injured in both accidents.

Three Killed In Collision Between Mandaza Bus And School Bus In Beatrice

Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, is contemplating revoking the licence of Urban Connect Bus Service following a tragic accident near Beitbridge on Thursday, which resulted in the deaths of 25 people.
While speaking at a Government-led joint funeral service for the victims in Beitbridge on Friday, Mhona condemned the bus driver for reckless behaviour, suggesting that it may have contributed to the deadly crash. He said:
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Why was he racing towards the toll gate? We may have to remove them from service.
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It has also emerged that the bus driver’s retest expired in 2021, and the bus had no route permit.
Mhona also urged Zimbabweans to refrain from recording videos at accident scenes and to wait for official communication. He said:
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Let’s have respect for the dead and wait for proper transmission of messages. We are likely to cause more harm than good. We will investigate the causes of this accident and act.
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According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the accident occurred at the 262-kilometre peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near Lutumba Toll Gate, around 8 AM on Thursday, 13 February.
An Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck that had four occupants on board.
The crash occurred when the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle. The bus was en route from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was travelling in the opposite direction.

The government might take away Urban Connect Bus Service's license after a terrible accident near Beitbridge where 25 people died. The Minister of Transport is upset with the bus driver for driving recklessly. The bus driver's qualifications were expired, and the bus didn't have the correct permit. The police say the accident happened when the bus tried to pass another car and crashed into a truck. The Minister is asking people not to film accidents and to wait for official information. The government will investigate and take action.

Govt Considers Revoking Urban Connect Bus License After Beitbridge Accident

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster following a tragic accident on the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway that claimed the lives of 24 people on Thursday morning.
In response to the declaration, the government will provide State-assisted burials for the victims of the crash.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the accident occurred when an Urban Connect bus collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck while attempting to overtake another vehicle near the Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM.
In his condolence message, President Mnangagwa urged all motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads for the safety of themselves and their fellow road users. He said:
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The death of 24 Zimbabweans in a head-on collision between an Urban Connect bus and a commercial haulage truck, along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway this morning, left me horrified and heart-broken.
Fellow Zimbabweans, our nation does not deserve this at all, let alone experiencing such a bloody incident at the beginning of the year.
We have to do all what is possible to curb this unjustified loss of life. I therefore appeal to all motorists to exercise extreme caution on our roads, for the sake of both fellow road users and themselves.
All arms of the Government that are responsible for ensuring safety on our roads are thus constantly reminded to work around the clock and evoke all legal means and powers available to them, to reduce and subsequently put an end to such carnage.
Government has, therefore, declared this incident a National disaster and will accord victims of this horrendous crash State- assisted burial.
As I express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to families and relatives who have lost their loved ones in this horrific crash, I also heartily and prayerfully reach out to all those injured and hospitalised, wishing them a speedy recovery.
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A very sad thing happened in Zimbabwe. A bus crashed into a truck, and 24 people died. The president said it is a national disaster and the government will help bury the victims. He wants all drivers to be careful on the road. He feels very sad and wants to prevent more accidents. He sends his condolences to the families of the people who died and wishes a quick recovery to those who got hurt. It is a very sad time for Zimbabwe.

Horrified And Heart-broken: Mnangagwa Declares Urban Connect Bus Accident A National Disaster

Police have confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that occurred at the 262-kilometre peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road near Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM on Thursday, 13 February.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said 24 people lost their lives when an Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck, which had four occupants on board.
According to Commissioner Nyathi, the accident occurred as the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle.
The bus was travelling from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was travelling in the opposite direction.
The number of injured remains undetermined, but the victims’ bodies have been transported to Beitbridge District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. The injured are being treated at the same hospital.

A very sad accident happened on the road near Lutumba Toll Gate. A bus and a truck crashed into each other, and 24 people died. The bus was trying to pass another car. The bus was going to Beitbridge from Harare, and the truck was going the other way. We still don't know how many people got hurt. The bodies of the people who died are at the hospital, and the injured people are getting help there too. It's a very sad day for everyone.

24 Killed In Horror Crash Near Lutumba Toll Gate... New Details Emerge

Twenty-four people died, and more than thirty others were injured in a head-on collision between an Urban Connect bus and a commercial truck, 21km north of Beitbridge on Thursday morning.
Beitbridge District Medical Officer, Dr Lenos Samhere, confirmed the deaths to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/live-scores-dead-dozens-injured-in-bus-truck-crash-on-beitbridge-masvingo-highway/">Chronicle</a>, saying 17 people died on the spot, while seven succumbed to head injuries at the hospital. He said:
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We are still busy on the ground. We’ll have a better picture of the exact figures at a later stage.
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Witnesses said that the bus, en route to Beitbridge, collided with a truck travelling to Chirundu, just 21 km past the Lutumba tollgate.
Beitbridge residents flocked to the local hospital, hoping to find out if their relatives were among the victims.
The Civil Protection Committee, along with the police and members of the national army, was said to be on the scene.

A bus and a truck crashed near Beitbridge, leaving 24 people dead and over 30 injured. 17 people died at the scene, and 7 more died in the hospital. The bus was going to Beitbridge, and the truck was heading to Chirundu. Beitbridge residents went to the hospital to check on their loved ones. The authorities are investigating the accident. It was a very tragic day for everyone involved.

24 Dead, 30 Injured In Bus And Truck Collision Near Beitbridge

Police are investigating a road traffic accident that occurred on February 3, 2024, at approximately 3:45 PM, at the 26-kilometre peg along Kadoma-Sanyati Road.
In a statement posted on their official X page, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said a Nehoreka bus carrying 51 passengers, overturned and landed on its left side, injuring 13 people.
Bizarrely, the driver and conductor fled the scene. The injured victims were taken to Kadoma General Hospital for treatment. The statement reads:
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The ZRP is investigating a road traffic accident which occurred on 03/02/24 at around 1545 hours at the 26 kilometre peg along Kadoma-Sanyati Road.
13 people were injured when a Nehoreka bus with 51 passengers on board overturned and landed on its left side.
The bus driver and the conductor fled from the scene. The injured victims were admitted at Kadoma General Hospital.
</blockquote>

A bus crashed and flipped over, hurting 13 people. The driver and conductor ran away. The police are trying to find out what happened. The injured passengers are getting treated at the hospital.

Driver And Conductor Flee After Nehoreka Bus Overturns, Injuring 13 Passengers

A Botswana-bound bus collided with a herd of 21 cattle along the Bulawayo-Plumtree highway, 10 km from Plumtree town on Monday night.
The accident resulted in the deaths of 18 cattle on the spot, while the remaining three were reportedly purchased by local butchery owners in Plumtree.
The <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/bus-ploughs-into-21-cattle/">Chronicle</a> reported that some cattle had ear tags labelled “A S Khumalo Summerton,” and others belonged to Mr Maphosa of Solwezi Village in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province.
Assistant Inspector Stanford Mguni, acting spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Matabeleland South Province, said he had not yet received a report on the incident.
Accidents involving stray livestock are common in Zimbabwe, often resulting in injuries or fatalities for drivers and passengers.
In a notable incident, Apostle Charles Chiriseri, founder of His Presence Ministries International, tragically died on September 16, 2016, when his vehicle collided with a donkey on the Harare-Bulawayo Road in Mbembesi.
Another incident on December 19, 2024, involved a stray donkey causing a head-on collision between an Irizar Mtethi bus and a Toyota Fortuner on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge highway, leading to the deaths of two people and injuries to one person.
The bus hit the donkey, veered off the road, and collided with the Toyota Fortuner.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

A bus going to Botswana crashed into a herd of cows, killing 18 cows.  The accident happened on the Bulawayo-Plumtree highway in Zimbabwe. Some of the cows belonged to Mr. Khumalo and Mr. Maphosa. The police have not received a report yet. Accidents like this are common in Zimbabwe, and sometimes people also get hurt or die. In the past, a person died after hitting a donkey with a car. Another time, a bus crashed into a car because of a donkey on the road. Stray animals on the road can be dangerous.

Botswana-Bound Bus Ploughs Into Herd Of Cattle, 18 Killed On The Spot

A long-distance bus belonging to Green Horse Bus Company was swept away while attempting to cross the flooded Mletshane River in Gwanda District on a narrow bridge on Monday.
The bus, travelling from Bulawayo to Gwanda, was carrying 75 passengers when the accident occurred around 3 PM.
Tragically, one person lost their life in the incident, and a three-month-old baby remains missing.
Inspector Loveness Mangena, the spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Matabeleland South Province, confirmed the incident to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/one-dead-infant-missing-as-bus-swept-away-in-flooded-river/">Chronicle</a>. She said:
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On 23 December 2024, at about 3 PM, a Green Horse bus with 75 passengers on board attempted to cross a flooded Mletshane River.
Unfortunately, the front-left wheel of the bus missed the bridge, causing the vehicle to plunge into the river, and it was swept away.
</blockquote>
Inspector Mangena added that one passenger, identified as 33-year-old Sthembinto Dube of Mawaza Village in Gwanda District, died on the spot.
The baby girl remains unaccounted for and is feared to have drowned. The deceased was taken to Gwanda Provincial Hospital mortuary.
Inspector Mangena appealed to motorists to avoid crossing flooded rivers, emphasizing that it unnecessarily puts their lives at risk.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

A bus with 75 people was swept away in a flooded river in Zimbabwe. One person died and a baby is missing. The bus was going from Bulawayo to Gwanda. The accident happened when the bus missed the bridge and fell into the river. The woman who died was 33 years old. The baby girl has not been found and may have drowned. The police are warning drivers to be careful and not cross flooded rivers. It is very dangerous.

Bus Swept Away In Flooded River, Woman (33) Dies, Infant Missing

Two people were killed and several others injured in a tragic accident involving three buses along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road on Sunday morning.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), a Rimbi Bus collided with a stationary Tombs Motorways bus, which had been parked on the roadside after hitting a donkey.
At the time of the collision, passengers from the Tombs Motorways bus were being transferred to a nearby Mbokoto bus to continue their journey.
Both the Tombs Motorways bus and the Mbokoto bus were parked on the side of the road. They were reportedly travelling towards Beitbridge when the Rimbi Bus struck them. Reads the statement from the ZRP:
<blockquote>
ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred this morning at the 197 km peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road involving a Tombs Motorways bus, Mbokoto bus and Rimbi bus.
The Tombs Motorways bus was parked by the roadside after it had hit a donkey and passengers were being transferred to the Mbokoto bus which was also parked by the roadside.
Two people died while two others were injured when a Rimbi bus rammed into the trailer of Tombs Motorways bus before ramming into the Mbokoto bus.
The bodies of the two victims were taken to Beitbridge Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Two buses were in an accident on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road. A donkey caused one bus to stop, and passengers were getting on another bus. Then, a third bus crashed into them, killing two people and injuring others. The injured people are in the hospital. The accident happened early on a Sunday morning. The police are investigating the accident.

Stray Donkey Causes Three-Bus Collision Along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road

Two people were killed and one person injured in a tragic accident involving an Irizar Mtethi bus and a Toyota Fortuner.
The collision occurred just after midnight at the 227-kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road in Makhado.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the accident was triggered when the bus struck a donkey, causing it to swerve into oncoming traffic and collide head-on with the Toyota Fortuner.
At the time of the incident, the bus had two passengers on board, while the Toyota Fortuner was carrying one passenger. The ZRP said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 19/12/24 at around 0030 hours at the 227-kilometre peg along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, Makhado.
Two people were killed while one person was injured when an Irizar Mtethi bus with two passengers on board hit a donkey.
Subsequently, the bus veered off the road leading to a head-on collision with a Toyota Fortuner vehicle with one passenger on board.
</blockquote>
Police added that the bodies of the victims were taken to Beitbridge Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital.
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Two people died and one was hurt in a big crash between a bus and a car in Makhado. The bus hit a donkey and swerved into the other car. The accident happened at midnight on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road. The bus had two people inside, and the car had one. The police are investigating what happened. The dead people were taken to the hospital, and the injured person is also in the hospital. It's a very sad and scary accident.

Two Killed, One Injured In Head-On Crash Involving Irizar Mtethi Bus And Toyota Fortuner Near Makhado

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of five of the seven victims of the Inter Africa Bus accident which occurred at the 330-kilometre peg along Harare-Bulawayo Road on Sunday morning.
Police said the bus, which had 43 passengers on board, rammed into the back of a stationary Freightliner truck with no passengers on board at around 3:30 AM.
Seven people died on the spot while 22 others were injured. Of the 22 victims who were injured, six were treated and discharged and 16 others were admitted at Gweru Provincial Hospital.
The victims are Mutanga Brian, a male adult of Bocha, Marange, Manyise Madubeko (45), a male adult of 4th Street, Bulawayo, Ncube Sinqobile (43), a female adult of Xanti Village, Esigodini, Muchemwa Matienga (62), a male adult of Lasper Road, Harrisvale, Bulawayo and Mafukidze Edmen Collin (39), a male adult of Overspill Epworth.
The other two victims were yet to be identified by their next of kin.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed another road traffic accident which occurred on Sunday at around 1:30 AM at the 72-kilometre peg along Harare-Wedza Road.
The driver of a Nissan pick-up vehicle was killed while the passenger was injured when the vehicle veered off the road before hitting a stationary Scania truck with three passengers on board. Said Nyathi:
<blockquote>
The body of the victim was taken to Marondera Provincial Hospital for post mortem while the injured person is admitted at the same hospital.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores motorists to exercise caution and be alert on the roads, especially when driving early in the morning or during the night. 
Above all, motorists should avoid speeding and always follow all road rules and regulations to safeguard human lives.
</blockquote>
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The police shared names of 5 out of 7 people who died in a bus crash. The bus crashed into a truck early in the morning. 22 people were injured, with 16 still in the hospital. Some victims' names are Brian, Madubeko, Sinqobile, Matienga, and Edmen. Two victims are not identified yet. There was another crash that killed the pickup driver and injured the passenger. This crash involved a truck with 3 passengers. This is a sad accident.

ZRP Releases Names Of Victims In Sunday’s Inter Africa Bus Accident

Seven people lost their lives in a tragic road traffic accident involving an Inter Africa bus and a truck along the Harare-Bulawayo Road on Sunday morning.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police, confirmed the accident, adding that the total number of injured victims is still being assessed.
He said that the bus collided with the rear of a stationary truck at the 330-kilometre mark on the Harare-Bulawayo Road around 3:30 AM. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 08/12/24 at around 0330 hours at the 330 kilometre peg along Harare-Bulawayo Road.
Seven people were killed when an Inter Africa bus rammed onto the back of a stationary truck. The number of the injured victims is yet to be established.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital mortuary while the injured are admitted at the same hospital. More details to be availed in due course.
Meanwhile, the ZRP warns the public , especially communities along the highways, that it is a serious criminal offence to take advantage of a road traffic accident and start to loot /steal goods from haulage trucks or vehicles and taking them to private homesteads for use, sale or any other purpose.
</blockquote>
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A bus crashed into a truck, killing 7 people on Harare-Bulawayo Road. The number of injured is not known yet. The accident happened early in the morning. The injured are in the hospital. The police are warning people not to steal from the accident scene. It is a serious crime to take things from the crashed vehicles. The bodies of the victims are in the hospital morgue. Everyone should be careful when they see accidents on the road.

7 Killed As Inter Africa Bus Hits Truck, Accident Scene Looted

Two people tragically lost their lives while 33 were injured in separate road accidents involving ZUPCO buses on Wednesday morning in Featherstone and Marondera.
The first incident occurred around 9:30 AM along the Harare-Masvingo Road, near the 105-kilometre peg in Featherstone.
A collision took place between an Elsberry Bus and a ZUPCO bus, resulting in the death of one person.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that twenty-six others were injured in the crash. Police said:
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The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 105-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road in Featherstone on 06/11/24 at around 0930 hours. One person died on the spot while 26 others were injured when an Elsberry Bus collided with a ZUPCO bus.
As a result, the ZUPCO bus overturned and landed on its side. The body of the victim was taken to Chivhu General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
In the second incident, the ZRP confirmed that a ZUPCO bus veered off the Harare-Mutare Road and overturned, resulting in one fatality and leaving seven others injured. Police said:
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One person died on the spot while seven others were injured when a ZUPCO bus veered off the road and overturned before landing on its roof at the 39-kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road on 06/11/24 at around 0745 hours.
The body of the victim was taken to Marondera Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
The accidents have raised concerns about road safety and the need for heightened vigilance on the nation’s highways.
The ZRP has in the past pleaded with motorists, particularly bus drivers, to exercise extra caution to prevent road carnage.
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Two accidents with ZUPCO buses happened in Featherstone and Marondera, Zimbabwe. One person died in each accident, with many others hurt. The first accident involved an Elsberry Bus crashing into a ZUPCO bus, killing one and injuring 26. The second accident saw a ZUPCO bus overturn, causing one death and seven injuries. The police are reminding drivers to be careful on the roads to avoid more accidents. It's important for everyone to drive safely to prevent tragedies like these.

2 Dead, 33 Injured In Separate Accidents Involving ZUPCO Buses

Two people were killed and five others injured when a bus collided with a kombi on Sunday evening, 16 kilometres outside Gwanda along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Road.
Inspector Loveness Mangena, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Matabeleland South Province, confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/two-die-in-kombi-and-bus-head-on-collision-along-bulawayo-gwanda-road/">Chronicle</a>.
She said that the bus, which was travelling from Bulawayo to Gwanda, was following a Nissan Liberty when the driver suddenly applied the emergency brakes to avoid hitting a group of donkeys.
To avoid crashing into the Nissan Liberty, the bus driver swerved into the lane of oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision with a kombi that was travelling from Gwanda to Bulawayo. Said Inspector Mangena:
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I can confirm that we recorded a fatal road accident where two females died. Two people who were in the kombi died while five others were injured.
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A recent report claims that transport operators in Zimbabwe are losing an average of 300 buses per year due to road traffic accidents.
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Two people died in a crash between a bus and a kombi in Gwanda. The bus tried to avoid hitting donkeys and swerved into oncoming traffic, hitting the kombi. Two people in the kombi died and five were injured. This is a big problem in Zimbabwe, with 300 buses being lost each year in accidents. So, it's important for drivers to be careful on the road.

Two Dead, Five Injured In Gwanda Bus-Kombi Crash

Several people are feared dead, and others seriously injured after a South African-bound bus was involved in a head-on collision with a commuter omnibus along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge highway in Gwanda on Sunday evening.
Eyewitnesses who spoke to ZBC News said that the bus veered into the lane of an oncoming kombi travelling from Gwanda to Bulawayo, resulting in the devastating collision.
The police and the fire brigade quickly arrived at the scene to extricate trapped bodies from the wreckage of the commuter omnibus. The injured were transported to Gwanda Provincial Hospital for treatment.
As of midday on Monday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police had not yet released an official statement regarding the accident.
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A bus going to South Africa crashed into a van in Gwanda. Many people might have died and others got hurt. The bus went into the wrong lane and hit the van. The police and firemen came to help. The injured people were taken to the hospital. The police have not said anything official yet.

Several Feared Dead As South African-Bound Bus Collides With A Kombi In Gwanda

A Gold Class bus travelling from Harare to Rusape, carrying 53 students and seven staff members from Chipinge Junior Primary School, was involved in an accident on Friday afternoon along the Harare-Mutare Road.
According to a statement from Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the bus driver lost control while attempting to overtake a haulage truck at the 165 km peg. The bus veered off the road to the right, overturned, and came to rest on its left side.
Tragically, one female adult died at the scene, while twenty-five students and six adults sustained injuries and were transported to Rusape General Hospital for treatment. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 01st November 2024 at around 1345 hours, involving a Gold Class bus which was travelling from Harare to Rusape carrying 53 students and seven school staff members from Chipinge Junior Primary School.
On approaching the 165 km peg along Harare-Mutare Road, the driver tried to overtake a haulage truck, due to speeding, he lost control of the bus.
The bus veered off the road to the right side, overturned and landed on its left side facing the northern direction.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has established that one female adult died on the spot. 25 students and six adults were injured. They have been taken to Rusape General Hospital for treatment.
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Commissioner Nyathi also urged drivers to exercise caution and avoid speeding and overtaking in situations which are clearly not safe to do so.
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A Gold Class bus had an accident in Zimbabwe. It was carrying students and staff from a school. The driver lost control while trying to pass a truck. The bus flipped over, and one person died, while many others were injured. They were taken to the hospital. The police are telling drivers to be careful and not overtake when it is dangerous. It is important to drive safely to avoid accidents like this one.

Gold Class Bus Accident Leaves 1 Dead, 31 Injured

Fifteen (15) people were injured on Monday morning when a bus they were travelling on veered off the road and overturned along the Harare-Bulawayo Road.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that a Govasburg bus, carrying 30 passengers, lost control at the 244-kilometer peg, overturned, and landed on its right side. The injured people were admitted to Gweru Provincial Hospital for treatment.
While the exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined, common factors contributing to bus accidents in Zimbabwe include drivers exceeding speed limits and aggressive driving. Overloading buses with passengers and goods further exacerbates the risk, making them harder to control.
In a separate incident earlier, two people lost their lives, and several others were injured when an Inter Africa bus veered off the road and overturned at Umguza Bridge along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Highway on Saturday.
Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer Mhlangano Moyo said the Inter Africa bus, which was travelling from Mutare to Bulawayo city centre, had 50 passengers on board at the time of the accident.
He said two passengers died, while 43 were injured. The Bulawayo Fire Brigade managed to rescue three passengers trapped in the wreckage, and the injured were transported to Mpilo Central Hospital for medical attention.
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A bus carrying 30 people crashed on the Harare-Bulawayo Road, injuring 15 passengers. It overturned and landed on its side. The injured people are being treated at a hospital. Bus accidents in Zimbabwe are common due to speeding and overloading. In another accident, two people died when an Inter Africa bus crashed near Bulawayo. 43 passengers were injured, and the injured people were taken to the hospital for treatment. This is a reminder to always stay safe on buses and follow rules.

15 Injured As Govasburg Bus Overturns On Harare-Bulawayo Road

Ten people were killed and thirty others injured when a Mzansi Express bus travelling from Zimbabwe to Johannesburg was involved in an accident in South Africa.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning. Reports indicate that the bus overturned after the driver, who was reportedly unfamiliar with the area, sped over a roundabout on the N1 highway near Makhado.
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Violet Mathye confirmed the accident, saying the ten victims—five men and five women—were all foreign nationals.
Among the injured, more than thirty passengers were injured, with twelve in serious condition. Said Mathye:
<blockquote>
According to reports, the bus drove over a roundabout, the last traffic circle from Makhado toward Polokwane, at a high speed, lost control and overturned, killing and injuring its passengers in the process.
The bus driver is reportedly new in his job and not familiar with the surroundings. The scene has been cleared, and the injured passengers have been taken to various hospitals in Makhado.
</blockquote>
Mathye expressed condolences to the families of the victims and urged motorists to remain vigilant and drive with caution.
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A bus crashed in South Africa while going from Zimbabwe to Johannesburg. Ten people died and thirty got hurt. The driver was new and didn't know the area. The bus flipped over on the highway. The victims were all from other countries. The injured passengers went to hospitals in Makhado. People are sad about the accident and want drivers to be careful.

10 Killed, 30 Injured As A Mzansi Express Bus Travelling From Zimbabwe To Johannesburg Overturns In Limpopo

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of the victims who died in a bus accident on Friday evening in Masvingo.
According to ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the accident occurred around 4:30 PM on the Masvingo-Zano Road.
A Chikozho bus travelling from Masvingo to Topora with 105 passengers (75 seated and 30 standing) went off the road while negotiating a steep gradient, hit a rock, and overturned.
Initially, the police reported that seven people were killed in the accident. However, on Saturday, the death toll was revised upwards to nine.
In total, nine (9) people lost their lives in the tragic Masvingo bus accident.
Comm Nyathi said that the victims of the Masvingo bus accident were identified by their next of kin as listed:
<ul>
<li>Ishamel Mukanganikwi (50), a male adult of Taruvinga Village, Murinye, Masvingo</li>
<li>Anna Jera (24), a female adult of Mutsa Village, Murinye, Masvingo</li>
<li>Munodawafa Gwehe (49), a male adult of Gwehe Village, Murinye, Masvingo</li>
<li>Elias Gwehe (52), a male adult of Gwehe Village, Murinye, Masvingo</li>
<li>Elijah Moyo (30), a male adult of Chigara Village, Neshuro, Masvingo</li>
<li>Koke Chishas (35), a male adult of Zinhumwe Village, Nemazuhe, Chivi</li>
<li>Philimon Mapurisa (19), a male adult of Munda Village, Murinye, Masving0</li>
<li>Tawedzerwa Manatsa (33), a male adult of Tsvonouo Village, Nyakunhuwa, Zaka</li>
<li>Wellington Machingura (75), a male adult of Machingura Village, Murinye, Masvingo</li>
</ul>
Comm. Nyathi said that in the Gokwe accident which occurred on Friday, the five victims, comprising three male adults, one female adult and one male juvenile, are yet to be identified by their next of kin. He added:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges drivers to be cautious and promote road safety on the roads during this forthcoming Heroes and Defence Forces Holidays.
We remind drivers that road safety is a collective responsibility which needs the cooperation of all motorists, including those driving family vehicles, public service vehicles and haulage truck operators, among others.
</blockquote>
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A bus accident in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, killed nine people. The bus was carrying 105 passengers and went off the road, hitting a rock and overturning. The victims were identified by their families. The police are urging drivers to be careful and promote road safety during the upcoming holidays. They say that road safety is everyone's responsibility. The victims in another accident in Gokwe have not been identified yet. It is important for all drivers to drive safely and be cautious on the roads.

Masvingo Bus Accident Death Toll Rises To Nine

The Anglican Diocese of Manicaland Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) has released the names of eight of its members who lost their lives when a Pashonlink bus they were travelling on caught fire and burnt to a shell along the Nyabandza-Gandanzara Road in Rusape on Sunday, June 16.
The bus had 65 members of the Anglican Manicaland Diocese Church on board travelling to their rural homes in Sherukuru in Mutasa District from a pilgrimage at Bernard Mizeki shrine in Marondera, Mashonaland East Province.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 18, the Anglican Church said that the deceased persons are:
<ul>
<li>Mbuya Gladys Gumiro: St Theresa’s Church, Bvumba</li>
<li>Mbuya Winnie Chiremba: St Theresa’s Church, Bvumba</li>
<li>Tete Agnes Miti: St Theresa’s Church, Bvumba</li>
<li>Mbuya Annie Miti: St Theresa’s Church, Bvumba</li>
<li>Mbuya Viola Nyambabvu: St John’s Church, Zambe</li>
<li>Bradey Mukwenhe child (6 months old): St Theresa’s Church, Zambe</li>
<li>Mbuya Charity Nyamapfene: St Dennis’ Church, Njerama</li>
<li>Mbuya Margaret Dairo: St Dennis’ Church, Njerama</li>
</ul>
The Manicaland Diocese said a memorial service will be held Thursday, June 20 at St Theresa Bvumba “in memory of the deceased and celebrate their lives and legacies”. It added:
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We also request prayers and thoughts for the survivors of this tragic accident. They need spiritual, psychological, and social support. We thank God that all the survivors including the admitted are recovering well, rumours of the death of a survivor in the hospital are false.
</blockquote>
The church has invited all church denominations, traditional leaders, the business community, and politicians to the memorial service.
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Eight Anglican Pilgrims Killed In Bus Inferno Named

The government has cancelled the operating permit of Passion Link Coaches after one of its buses was involved in an accident that claimed the lives of eight Anglican Diocese of Manicaland members on Sunday evening.
The accident near Gandanzara Business Centre, about 44 kilometres along the Nyabadza-Gandanzara Road.
The Anglican church members were returning from their Bernard Mzeki shrine in Marondera when the bus caught fire resulting in eight people being burnt beyond recognition while eleven others were injured, three of them seriously.
They were travelling to their rural homes in Sherukuru in Mutasa District, Manicaland Province.
<a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/update-govt-cancels-passion-link-bus-licence/">The Manica Post</a> reported that the bus experienced several mechanical faults along the way, including a faulty clutch.
On approaching the 26km peg along the road, passengers noticed some smoke coming out of the bus engine and alerted the driver – Ray Donald Mugari (40).
The driver stopped the bus to investigate the source of the smoke.
Mugari allegedly opened the engine cover located inside the bus near the passengers’ door, and immediately a fireball came out of the engine and quickly engulfed the whole bus.
The driver and other passengers escaped from the burning bus through the door and emergency exit windows but the eight were trapped inside, and burnt to death.
Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, visited the scene of the accident on Sunday, before visiting the survivors at Rusape General Hospital.
He said the Government has revoked Passion Link Coaches’ operating licence with immediate effect after the owner admitted that the bus that was involved in the accident had no certificate of fitness. Said Mhona:
<blockquote>
The bus operator has openly admitted that the bus had no certificate of fitness, meaning it was not roadworthy.
A bus that does not have a certificate of fitness should not be used to ferry people, and the police will arrest both the bus owner and driver as part of the investigations.
The other buses from this company will not be allowed to ply our roads again with immediate effect.
We have cancelled their operating permit, which means we will not allow them to ply our roads to carry people.
If they had complied with the traffic laws, which do not allow buses without a certificate of fitness to ply our roads, this accident could have been avoided.
</blockquote>
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Govt Cancels Passion Link Bus Licence After Accident Claims Lives Of 8 Anglican Pilgrims

Seven (7) people died when a Passion Link bus carrying pilgrims from Bernard Mizeki caught fire on Sunday.
National Shrines chairperson, Reverend Father Edwin Selemani was cited as saying 14 others were hospitalised and three were critically Injured.
The annual pilgrimage takes place at the Bernard Mizeki shrine in Marondera and draws Anglicans from across Zimbabwe, the southern African region, and beyond.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) also confirmed the accident in a post on their official X page. Police said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP will be releasing information on a road traffic accident which occurred last night on 16/06/24 in which a bus carrying pilgrims from Bernard Mzeki caught fire near Gandanzara, Rusape.
</blockquote>
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Bus Carrying Bernard Mizeki Pilgrims Catches Fire, Seven Killed

A <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Falcon_College/">Falcon College</a> student named Aidan O’Donovan died today in school bus accident. The accident reportedly occurred just before the tollgate on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway.
The school bus was reportedly carrying 56 students and was returning from rugby tournament at St George’s College in Harare.
What caused the accident has not been revealed but reports say it occurred at a placed known to be a “dark spot”. The stretch of road is reportedly even referred to as ‘Danger’.
The school released a statement:
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“16 June 2024
Dear Falcon Parents and Guardians,
Following the initial communication sent out, it is with deepest sadness that I write to advise you of the passing of Aidan O’Donovan (Upper Sixth, Tredgold) in the bus accident this afternoon. There are no adequate words at a time like this, and we are all deeply affected.
We have chartered a flight for Aidan and Lana’s parents, and they are en route to Bulawayo now. Please keep the O’Donovan family, and everyone who loved Aidan in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.
Bradley Wentzel suffered a broken arm and is at the Mater Dei hospital in Bulawayo with his parents. There are a few children and staff with minor cuts and injuries. They are also at the Mater Dei being treated and checked out.
Mr Kirkman will issue a further statement as soon as possible.
We appreciate that many of you will want to send condolences and messages to Mr Kirkman and the O’Donovan family. You are welcome to channel these through admissions@falconcollege.com and pa@falconcollege.com while the family and Headmaster deal with this tragedy.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Phillip Whaley Chairman of the Board of Governors.”
</blockquote>

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