Mandaza Bus Involved in Head-On Collision with Glenview High Bus Near Beatrice

A Mandaza bus was involved in a head-on collision with a Glenview High School bus, located 10 kilometers before Beatrice.

The ZRP is yet to confirm this incident.

The incident occurred days after  Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, was considering revoking the licence of Urban Connect Bus Service following a tragic accident near Beitbridge.

The Beitbridge accident, which took place just days ago, led to the deaths of 25 people. Mhona criticized the bus driver for reckless driving, suggesting it played a role in the deadly crash. He questioned the driver’s actions, saying, “Why was he speeding towards the toll gate? We may have to remove them from service.”

Further investigations revealed that the bus driver’s retest had expired in 2021, and the bus was operating without a valid route permit. Mhona also urged the public to refrain from filming accidents and to wait for official updates. He added, “Let’s show respect for the deceased and wait for proper communication. Recording videos can cause more harm than good. We will investigate the cause of the accident and take action.”

The accident occurred at around 8 AM on Thursday, 13 February, at the 262-kilometre mark along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near the Lutumba Toll Gate. The Urban Connect bus, which was carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck that was heading in the opposite direction. The crash took place when the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle while traveling from Harare to Beitbridge.

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