TellZim Reporter
Five people died and 44 others
were injured in an accident involving a cross-border bus at the 129km peg along
the Masvingo – Beitbridge road yesterday.
were injured in an accident involving a cross-border bus at the 129km peg along
the Masvingo – Beitbridge road yesterday.
National police spokesperson Ass
Com Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident saying it was suspected over-speeding
had contributed to the tragedy.
Com Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident saying it was suspected over-speeding
had contributed to the tragedy.
“We appeal to drivers to exercise
due caution on the roads and observe the stipulated speed limits. There is more
that drivers can do to avoid such tragic loss of human life,” said Nyathi.
due caution on the roads and observe the stipulated speed limits. There is more
that drivers can do to avoid such tragic loss of human life,” said Nyathi.
He said the deceased were sent to
Neshuro District Hospital mortuary while the injured were sent to Neshuro District
Hospital and Masvingo Provincial Hospital depending on the severity of their
wounds.
Neshuro District Hospital mortuary while the injured were sent to Neshuro District
Hospital and Masvingo Provincial Hospital depending on the severity of their
wounds.
The accident occurred at 18:45hrs
when the driver of the South Africa-registered Africa Link coach allegedly
failed to negotiate a curve, resulting in the bus overturning once and lying on
its roof.
when the driver of the South Africa-registered Africa Link coach allegedly
failed to negotiate a curve, resulting in the bus overturning once and lying on
its roof.
