A crew member from Mozambique Ports and Railways (CFM) has died after the motor trolley they were travelling in was struck by a Malawi-registered haulage truck at a rail-road level crossing in Rusape on Friday.
A motor trolley is a self-propelled rail vehicle that can carry 6–10 passengers, including the driver. It is typically used to transport personnel for track inspections and maintenance work.
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) confirmed the incident, saying the CFM employee sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Rusape General Hospital, where he later died. It said:
“A crew member with the Mozambique Ports and Railways (CFM) sadly lost his life after a Motor Trolley they were travelling in was hit by a Malawi-registered haulage truck at a Rail/Road level crossing in Rusape today (Friday).
“The driver of the truck failed to observe level crossing regulations, which instruct drivers to STOP and ALL level crossings and only proceed after establishing that there is no train approaching, resulting in the collision.
“The CFM official suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident and was rushed to Rusape General Hospita,l where he later succumbed to the injuries.
“We send our sincere condolences to his family and to our colleagues at CFM following this tragic loss.”
The NRZ reiterated its call for motorists to consistently and strictly observe all level crossing regulations, stressing that careful attention and adherence to the rules are essential to prevent similar tragic accidents in the future.
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