Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
Summary
A freight train hit a bus at a railway crossing in Triangle, Zimbabwe, killing at least nine people, including two children, and injuring 25 others. The bus driver did not stop to check for oncoming trains, breaking safety rules, according to railway officials.Key Facts
- The accident occurred at a level crossing in Triangle, a town in southern Zimbabwe.
- At least nine people died, and 25 were injured and hospitalized.
- The bus driver ignored railway safety rules by not stopping to look for trains.
- The bus was badly damaged, with its side ripped off by the train impact.
- This crash happened less than a week after another deadly bus fire in Zimbabwe killed seven children.
- Zimbabwe experiences frequent road accidents, with a crash happening every 15 minutes on average.
- Human error causes about 94% of road accidents in Zimbabwe.
- Africa has the highest road traffic death rate globally, despite having only 3% of the world’s vehicles.
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