One dead, 18 injured in Karoi bus accident

The Herald- One person died while 18 others were injured when a Harare-bound Bolt Cutter bus rammed into a truck at Buffalo Downs near Karoi.

The bus, which was reportedly speeding, was coming from Chirundu.

The accident occurred between 5.30 am and 6 am this morning.

Hurungwe district development coordinator and chairperson of the Civil Protection Unit Mr Andrew Tizora confirmed the development.

“The truck was pulling out of a truck inn and getting onto the highway when the bus rammed into its rear trailer,” said Mr Tizora.

“The bus moved for a distance before landing on its side. One person died while 18 were injured.”

Of the 18 injured people, four were transferred to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital due to the seriousness of their condition.

The other 14 are admitted at Karoi District Hospital and are in stable condition.

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