Confirmed! 14 Perish In Cross Border Bus Accident

Suswe, Zimbabwe – A tragic road accident occurred on Tuesday, claiming the lives of fourteen individuals and injuring several others. The incident involved a cross-border bus at the 176-kilometer peg along the Harare-Nyamapanda highway, near Suswe.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi officially confirmed the fatality in a statement. He reported that the accident took place on Tuesday afternoon, approximately at 1:00 PM, involving a BRD Luxury Coach bus en route to Malawi from Cape Town, South Africa.

Initial assessments by police officers at the scene indicated that 14 people succumbed to their injuries. The bus was transporting a total of 63 passengers. The injured victims were promptly transported to Mutoko District Hospital and Kotwa District Hospital for medical attention. Further details regarding the incident are expected to be released as investigations progress.

Local authorities, including the Mutoko Rural District Council and Mudzi Rural District Council, reportedly responded swiftly to the scene, deploying emergency vehicles to provide assistance and support during the critical aftermath of the accident.