At least 13 people are reported to have perished while 31 others were injured after a Chawasarira Bus collided with a commuter omnibus (kombi) earlier on today. The accident took place near Empress Mine, close to the Kadoma tollgate along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
Zimbabwe Republic Police Officer Commanding Kadoma Chief Superintendent Garikai confirmed the accident saying,
13 people died on the spot while the bus driver lost a limb with several others injured. The bus was heading towards Kwekwe when a commuter omnibus going towards Kadoma made a sudden u-turn in front of the bus resulting in the accident. The commuter omnibus was dragged by the bus for about 72 metres while everyone onboard was trapped.
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Bother drivers were reckless drivers not fit for purpose. Maximum speed for buses is 80km an hour. At this speed you can stop a bus in far much less than 72m. Bus driver was rushing and not alert to hazard kombi drive should not have turned in front of oncoming traffic. Sad to have innocent souls killed by irresponsible drivers in these preventable accidents. May the Lord comfort their families.
Can we all please drive with care and save lives.
No need to rush on our roads ending up causing injuries, deaths and destruction.
Can we all pray to God our keeper to safe guard us.