On Wednesday afternoon, a CAG bus traveling from Harare to Kariba caught fire in Hurungwe, causing a dramatic and perilous situation for dozens of passengers. Fortunately, all passengers narrowly escaped serious harm, but several sustained minor injuries during a chaotic evacuation.
The fire erupted suddenly, leading to a frantic stampede as passengers scrambled to disembark from the burning vehicle. Amid the rush, some passengers reported losing valuable belongings, including groceries and furniture, as flames quickly engulfed the bus.
“We were lucky to escape, but many of us lost everything we were carrying,” one passenger recounted, highlighting the personal impact of the incident. Mashonaland West police spokesperson, Inspector Ian Kohwera, confirmed that authorities are still gathering details about the fire. At present, the cause of the blaze remains unknown, and investigations are underway to determine how the fire started.
As emergency services responded to the scene and the investigation continued, the focus is on ensuring the safety of passengers and understanding the factors that led to this harrowing event. The community and those affected await further updates as officials work to address the aftermath and prevent similar incidents in the future.
In other news – Zimbabwean cricketer facing arrest for attempted murder
Zimbabwean cricketer Tarisai Musakanda has been arrested and faces a serious charge of attempted murder following a violent domestic dispute with his wife, Tinodiwanashe Makunike, also known as Mai Dewei. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has cast a shadow over Musakanda’s personal life, already marred by previous legal troubles.
Musakanda, who has represented Zimbabwe in five Tests, 16 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 12 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), has not played international cricket in nearly two years. Read More
