27 Churchgoers Killed After Minibus Collides With Truck In Zimbabwe
A head-on collision between a minibus and a truck in Zimbabwe has resulted in at least 27 deaths. The accident occurred near Chivhu when a haulage truck attempted to overtake another vehicle, striking the minibus carrying churchgoers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety, infrastructure neglect, and the regulation of public transport in Zimbabwe.
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.The crash occurred at around 1830 GMT on Friday near Chivhu, about 140 kilometres (87 miles) south of the capital Harare, police said.The foreign-registered haulage truck was overtaking another vehicle when it collided with the minibus, which was carrying worshippers to a conference.Both vehicles were carrying an "unknown" number of passengers, police said.
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