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A speeding Rimbi bus was involved in a road traffic accident, killing the conductor on the spot, and injuring seven passengers along the Harare-Nyamapanda highway on Tuesday.
The bus driver, Penyai Misheck, 39, of Marlborough was behind the wheel when he tried to avoid a Tipper vehicle being driven by Ackim Chikakaradzo, 24, of Borrowdale, and hit the truck’s loading box.
Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Simon Chazovachii, confirmed the accident, saying the injured were rushed to Mutoko District Hospital.
“Police are investigating a road traffic accident involving a Rimbi bus where one person died on the spot and seven passengers were injured,” said Insp Chazovachii.
“Circumstances are that the Rimbi driver was reported to have failed to overtake, and upon avoiding a head-on collision, he veered and hit the Tipper loading box.
“We continue to urge passengers to warn speeding drivers as well as report any driver violating road safety rules. We urge drivers to exercise caution on roads as well as respect the sanctity of life,” said Insp Chazovachii.
Reports say the driver had been competing with a Zebra Kiss bus for passengers when the accident occurred.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter