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Seven people died on the spot and 32 others were injured Monday morning after two Zupco buses collided head-on
at the 101 km peg along the Harare-Chirundu Road.
Police confirmed that both drivers died including five other passengers on board.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident that occurred today (23/05/22) at 0745 hours at the 101 km peg along the Harare-Chirundu Road between Banket and Chinhoyi near Dondo River Bridge where seven people died after two ZUPCO buses collided head-on.”
According to the police: “The 1st ZUPCO bus tried to overtake a haulage truck on its way to Banket whilst the other ZUPCO bus was proceeding in the opposite direction.”
“Both drivers died on the spot and were trapped under the buses while five passengers died and were taken to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital for post-mortem.
“32 passengers sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at the same hospital,” police said through their official Twitter handle (@PoliceZimbabwe).
The deceased were ferried to Chinhoyi provincial hospital for post mortem while the 32 passengers are receiving treatment at the same hospital. Nhau/Indaba
