Armed Men Shoot Driver And Passengers In A Zimbabwean Cross Border Bus Before Setting Bus Ablaze At Newtown Rank

A group of armed men shot a bus driver and passengers in a Zimbabwe-bound cross-border bus before setting the bus on fire at Newtown rank. Witnesses report that the attackers boarded the Divine Star bus, opened fire on passengers and the driver, and then set the vehicle on fire, leaving chaos and devastation in their wake.

Eyewitness Account of the Incident

A video circulating on social media captured the harrowing scene. According to the individual who recorded the footage, the armed men entered the bus at Newtown rank and began shooting indiscriminately. After the attack, they set the bus ablaze, causing panic and confusion among onlookers at the station.

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Newtown bus Station busses only are on fire. our foreigners can’t go home. pic.twitter.com/Kua7t3LK27

— The General (@KingMntungwa) December 11, 2024

The video also shows bystanders desperately trying to assist but uncertain how to help in the chaotic aftermath. The destruction left behind included scattered goods, such as food, water bottles, and blankets, presumably belonging to the passengers.

At this time, it is not yet confirmed how many people were injured or killed in the attack. Emergency services have yet to release an official statement regarding the number of casualties or the motive behind this senseless act of violence.

Community Shocked by Violence

The Newtown community is reeling from this brutal incident, which has left many questioning the safety of public transportation. Local authorities have vowed to investigate the attack thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice. Security measures at public transport hubs are also expected to be reviewed in the wake of this tragedy.

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The police have appealed to anyone with information about the attack to come forward. Eyewitness testimony and video evidence will play a crucial role in identifying the culprits and understanding the sequence of events that led to this devastating act of violence.

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