A commuter omnibus with passengers on board was hit by a National Railways locomotive after the driver failed to give way at level crossing.

The incident happened at the Paisley Road level crossing in Harare.

In a statement on X (twitter), National Railways of Zimbabwe said: “The driver and all his passengers fled from the scene on foot. The matter is being investigated by the police.”

NRZ encourages members of the public and motorists to exercise extreme caution on and around the railway line to avoid loss of life and injury.

In other news – Kadoma security guard commits suicide

Kudakwashe Mazenzera Musavengana is reported to have died in Etna Tuesday morning after he shot himself in the head. The deceased who was employed as a guard at the Kevin Magwaza-owned mine is said to have been guarding a carbon room.

Robbers reportedly pounced on the room and got away with the gold-bearing carbon. He is said to have called an unnamed senior security officer. Whatever was discussed, he decided to end his life. Read More