Two die in bus accidents

Victor Maphosa
Mashonaland East Bureau
Two people died while several others were injured in two separate accidents involving Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) buses yesterday (Wednesday).
The first accident occurred around 8 am at the 39 km peg along the Harare-Mutare highway when a Zupco bus veered off the road and overturned before landing on its roof, killing one person.
The second fatal accident occurred at the 105 km peg along the Harare-Masvingo highway when a Zupco and an Elsberry bus collided. The Zupco bus overturned and landed on its side, killing one and injuring 26 others.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accidents in a statement.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 105-kilometre peg along the Harare-Masvingo Road in Featherstone on November 6, 2024, at around 9 am,” he said.
“One person died on the spot while 26 others were injured when an Elsberry bus collided with a Zupco bus. As a result, the Zupco bus overturned and landed on its side.
“The body of the victim was taken to Chivhu General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.”
He said in the other accident, one person died on the spot while seven others were injured when a Zupco bus veered off the road and overturned before landing on its roof at the 39-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mutare Road on November 6, 2024, around 8 am.
“The body of the victim was taken to Marondera Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital,” he said.