Mandaza Bus Catches Fire: Passengers Escape Unhurt
By A Correspondent
A devastating fire engulfed a Mandaza Bus Services coach on Sunday morning, destroying it completely.
The incident occurred at the 195-kilometre mark along the Harare-Masvingo road at approximately 10 AM.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the bus was travelling to Harare with 58 passengers on board when it developed a mechanical fault, leading to the blaze.
The ZRP confirmed the incident in a statement: “The ZRP confirms a fire incident involving a Mandaza bus which occurred at the 195-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo road on 15/12/24 at around 1000 hours. The bus, which was travelling towards Harare with 58 passengers on board, caught fire after developing a mechanical fault and was burnt to a shell. All passengers escaped unhurt.”
Fortunately, all passengers managed to escape without injury, thanks to swift evacuation efforts. The cause of the mechanical fault is still under investigation.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and safety checks to prevent such accidents.
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