51 Injured In Horror Crash – Eduzim News

By Crime and Courts Reporter- Tragedy struck on Friday evening when a Shackman Tipper truck overturned along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, claiming the lives of two people and leaving 51 others injured.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the accident occurred at approximately 6:40 PM near the 330-kilometre peg along the highway.

The truck, which was reportedly overloaded with 69 passengers, overturned and landed on its left side, causing the catastrophic accident.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the truck may have been travelling at an unsafe speed, a factor commonly linked to accidents on this road.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported hearing screams as the vehicle lost control, overturning and trapping passengers beneath its wreckage.

While 16 passengers miraculously escaped unhurt, emergency response teams faced challenges in retrieving injured individuals from the site, with darkness and the truck’s precarious position hampering rescue efforts.

The injured were rushed to Hwange Colliery Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.

The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations.

The Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road has a troubling history of accidents, with a combination of overloading, mechanical faults, and reckless driving often cited as contributing factors.

The Shackman Tipper truck was not designed to carry passengers, raising questions about the enforcement of road safety regulations.

Police have urged drivers and transport operators to adhere to road safety laws and to avoid carrying passengers in vehicles not designated for human transportation.

Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing.

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