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Bus tout falls from carrier, Dies
21 Apr 2011 at 05:32hrs | Views
A-30-YEAR-OLD tout from Esigodini died last Friday afternoon after falling headlong from the carrier of a bus while loading passengers' luggage.
The incident occurred at Ntunjambila Business Centre in Matopo District at around 4.30pm.
It is understood that Given Mpunzi who was employed by Majaha Bus Company, was busy loading luggage on top of the bus and during the process, the driver started the engine of the bus unaware that he was still on the carrier. His body was discovered by a passerby along the Old Gwanda Road who then informed the police.
Acting police spokesman for Matabeleland South province, Sergeant Thabani Mkhwananzi, confirmed the incident yesterday, adding that investigations were in progress. He said in a related incident that occurred in the same area on Thursday afternoon last week, a four year-old boy was fatally hit by a speeding vehicle while trying to cross the road.
"On the fateful day, the boy was in the company of a 37 year-old neighbour at Ntunjambila Business Centre and while they were walking, the boy tried to cross the road in front of an oncoming car, a Datsun pick up resulting in the driver failing to stop on time and hit the boy and he died on the spot," he said. Sgt Mkhwananzi identified the boy as Awakhe Moyo of Ntunjambila area. He said his body was also taken to the UBH.
He said the driver was arrested on charges of culpable homicide and would appear in court soon, adding that they were still investigating the matter.
The incident occurred at Ntunjambila Business Centre in Matopo District at around 4.30pm.
It is understood that Given Mpunzi who was employed by Majaha Bus Company, was busy loading luggage on top of the bus and during the process, the driver started the engine of the bus unaware that he was still on the carrier. His body was discovered by a passerby along the Old Gwanda Road who then informed the police.
Acting police spokesman for Matabeleland South province, Sergeant Thabani Mkhwananzi, confirmed the incident yesterday, adding that investigations were in progress. He said in a related incident that occurred in the same area on Thursday afternoon last week, a four year-old boy was fatally hit by a speeding vehicle while trying to cross the road.
"On the fateful day, the boy was in the company of a 37 year-old neighbour at Ntunjambila Business Centre and while they were walking, the boy tried to cross the road in front of an oncoming car, a Datsun pick up resulting in the driver failing to stop on time and hit the boy and he died on the spot," he said. Sgt Mkhwananzi identified the boy as Awakhe Moyo of Ntunjambila area. He said his body was also taken to the UBH.
He said the driver was arrested on charges of culpable homicide and would appear in court soon, adding that they were still investigating the matter.
Source - Byo24News
