Tragic Beitbridge Collision Claims 24 Lives
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Beitbridge – A catastrophic incident occurred this morning at the Lutumba tollgate on the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway, where an Urban Connect bus collided head-on with a commercial truck. The collision resulted in 24 fatalities.
Witnesses reported that the Beitbridge-bound bus collided with a Chirundu-bound truck carrying 34 tonnes of magnesium. The Beitbridge District Medical Officer, Dr Lenos Samhere, confirmed the casualties, stating that 17 individuals died instantly, while seven others succumbed to their injuries upon arrival at the hospital.
Dr Samhere also reported that over 30 people have been admitted to the hospital, with 12 of them in critical condition.
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The accident highlights ongoing safety concerns on Zimbabwe’s highways, and the authorities are urged to take further measures to prevent such tragic events in the future.
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