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Six Dead, 40 Injured in Harare–Mukumbura Road Bus Crash
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Police have confirmed a fatal road traffic accident involving a Yutong bus that claimed six lives and left 40 others injured along the Harare–Mukumbura Road.
According to a statement posted on the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s official X platform, the crash occurred at the 131-kilometre peg on October 30 at around 4:30am. The bus, which was travelling towards Bindura with 55 passengers on board, reportedly suffered a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle overturned once and landed on its side.
Six passengers died on the spot, while 40 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The deceased were taken to Bindura Provincial Hospital for post-mortem examination. The injured were referred to Karanda, Madziwa, Mt Darwin, and Bindura Hospitals for treatment. Police said the names of the victims will be released once identification has been completed by next of kin.
Authorities have urged drivers to regularly inspect their vehicles and exercise caution, especially on long-distance routes.
Source - Byo24news
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