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Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27

Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27

Summary

A minibus carrying church members crashed head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people. The crash happened near Chivhu, about 140 km south of Harare, as the truck tried to overtake another vehicle.

Key Facts

  • At least 27 people died in the crash involving a minibus and a haulage truck in Zimbabwe.
  • The accident occurred near Chivhu, 140 km south of the capital city Harare.
  • The truck was attempting to pass another vehicle when it collided with the minibus.
  • The minibus was carrying members of a Christian church heading to a conference.
  • 23 people died at the scene; others died later in hospital.
  • Zimbabwe’s roads often have many potholes due to underfunding and poor maintenance.
  • Many people use privately run minibus taxis called kombis, which are often overloaded.
  • Recent months have seen several deadly minibus accidents in Zimbabwe, including one in April that killed 18 people.
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