A fatal accident occurred last night at the Bus SB parking exit of the Zimbabwe Beitbridge Border, involving a Swiss bus. The accident, captured in distressing videos circulating on social media, shows Bus number 3 veering off course and crashing into several structures, including a concrete shade, a QR scanner, and the boom gate.
The collision resulted in the death of one individual. According to the footage, the bus dragged the victim along the road, pinning him underneath the heavy vehicle. Despite efforts from bystanders and medical personnel, the victim remained trapped under the bus for a tragic period before succumbing to his injuries.
The cause of the accident is currently unknown, and investigations are underway to determine the factors that led to the crash. The response from border personnel and emergency services has come under scrutiny, as delays in rescue efforts contributed to the victim’s death.
The incident underscores the urgent need for improved safety measures and prompt emergency response protocols at busy border crossings. Authorities are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the accident to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
In other news – Tragic plane crash claims the life of Zimbabwean pilot
In a devastating turn of events, Captain Fungai Majakwara, a seasoned Zimbabwean pilot and managing director of Nyasa Express, has died in a plane crash in Malawi. The accident occurred on Tuesday when the Cessna C210 aircraft he was piloting went into Lake Malawi. The crash, which took place in Nkhotakota District—approximately 200 kilometers northeast of the Malawian capital, Lilongwe—claimed the lives of Captain Majakwara and one passenger.
The sole survivor, 24-year-old Charlotte Lemstra from the Netherlands, was rescued by local fishermen and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital for minor injuries. Read More
