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Zimbabwe: At Least 18 Dead After Commuter Omnibus Catches Fire, Explodes Along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
Police said the cause is still unknown as investigators work to confirm the toll from the fire and explosion.
- On Thursday, a minibus taxi fire on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road killed approximately 18 people, the Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed. The vehicle "exploded into fire" near Bulawayo between 1300 and 1400 hours.
- Minibus taxis are a popular but perilous mode of public transport in Zimbabwe, often operating beyond capacity. Deadly road accidents frequently occur, exacerbated by widespread speeding and poorly maintained roads.
- Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the fatal incident occurred between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or the exact number of passengers on board.
- Neighboring South Africa also struggles with high accident rates for its popular minibus taxis. The country reported several deadly crashes recently, including one in January that left 14 schoolchildren dead.
- Zimbabwe records a road accident every 15 minutes, leading to at least five deaths daily, according to the national statistics agency. This places the nation among Africa's highest road fatality rates.
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Zimbabwe: At Least 18 Dead After Commuter Omnibus Catches Fire, Explodes Along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
AROUND 18 people have died after a commuter omnibus caught fire and exploded along the Bulawayo Beitbridge Highway Thursday afternoon, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.
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