A ZUPCO bus en route to Kanyemba overturned on Saturday at Dande Bridge in Mbire District. According to reports, the incident occurred when the driver struggled to navigate the bridge, leading to the bus overturning.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the accident. Emergency services and local authorities quickly responded to the scene, ensuring that all passengers were safe and no further complications arose.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that difficulties in crossing the bridge might have contributed to the vehicle’s overturning. The bus, operated by the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO), was carrying passengers at the time of the accident.
Local authorities are assessing the situation and assisting those affected. The bridge has since been cleared, and normal traffic flow is expected to resume shortly.
In other news – Tragic incidents of child dEmerge from Matabeleland North and Zaka
Two heartbreaking cases of child deaths have recently come to light from Matabeleland North and Zaka, raising concerns about the severe consequences of untreated mental health issues and domestic distress. On August 14, 2024, in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North, 20-year-old Siphethebuhle Nkomo was arrested for allegedly strangling her 18-month-old son to death.
According to police reports, the young mother was reportedly driven to this extreme act due to frustration with her son’s persistent crying. The police statement detailed the tragic event: “On 14 August 2024, police in Nyamandlovu, Lupane arrested Siphethebuhle Nkomo, 20, in connection with a case of murder in which she strangled to death her son (18 months) after failing to silence him while crying at Zimdabule Village 4, Deli, Nyamandlovu.” Read More
