A bus carrying passengers from Zimbabwe collided head-on with a truck laden with magnesium near the Beitbridge border, resulting in 24 fatalities and numerous injuries. The accident highlighted concerns about road safety and delayed emergency response times.
A horrific head-on collision 10 kilometers from the Beitbridge border in Zimbabwe has claimed the lives of 24 people. The accident occurred when a bus traveling from Zimbabwe to South Africa collided with a commercial truck carrying 34 tonnes of magnesium en route to Chirundu, the border town between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Seven more individuals who sustained severe head injuries tragically succumbed to their wounds at a hospital.
Over 30 others were rushed to medical facilities, with 12 reported to be in critical condition. A motorist who witnessed the aftermath described the scene as horrifying, noting that emergency services arrived approximately four hours later. He expressed disappointment that while people recorded videos and took pictures, few offered assistance. The truck veered off the road following the impact, while the bus sustained significant damage. Videos from the accident site have circulated on social media, containing graphic content that may be unsuitable for sensitive viewers. The incident has sparked a range of reactions online, with social media users debating the cause of the accident and expressing their condolences to the victims' families. Some criticized the delayed response of emergency services, while others pointed fingers at reckless driving practices
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