Breaking News: At Least 18 Die in Kombi Inferno on Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road

At least 18 people perished on Thursday afternoon when a commuter omnibus exploded into flames along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.

The horrific incident occurred between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate sometime between 1300 hours pm and 1400 hours, according to a statement issued by ZRP National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi.

Commissioner Nyathi said the kombi burst into flames and exploded, leaving little chance for those on board to escape.

“The ZRP reports the death of plus or minus 18 people when a kombi exploded into fire between Chipangali and Gwanda tollgate along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road between 1300 hours and 1400 hours today he said “More details to be released in due course.”