Nine dead, 25 injured in Chiredzi train-bus crash
Nine people were killed while 25 others were injured after a bus collided with a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) train at a level crossing in Chiredzi on Tuesday morning. In a statement, NRZ spokesperson Andrew Kunambura confirmed the accident, saying it occurred around 7am when a train travelling from Triangle to the NRZ Lundi siding crashed into a Masvingo-bound bus at a level crossing. The bus was travelling from Chikombedzi. Kunambura said preliminary investigations i
A bus collided with a train at a level crossing in Chiredzi, resulting in nine deaths and 25 injuries. The incident occurred around 7am when a train traveling from Triangle to Lundi siding hit a bus heading to Masvingo. The bus had departed from Chikombedzi. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver violated level crossing rules by not stopping to check for trains. Nine passengers on the bus died, including seven adults and two children. Twenty-five others were hospitalized for treatment. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene and continued rescue efforts. The railway operator emphasized the importance of following level crossing regulations to prevent such incidents. NRZ offered condolences to the victims' families and wished the injured a quick recovery.
The incident highlights the critical need for adherence to safety protocols at level crossings to prevent tragic accidents.
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