iHarare Accident News Report | One Dead, Three-Month-Old Baby Missing After Greenhorse Bus Plunges Into Flooded River | Rimbi Bus Catches Fire

iHarare Accident News Report | One Dead, Three-Month-Old Baby Missing After Greenhorse Bus Plunges Into Flooded River

A woman has died, and a three-month-old baby is missing after a Greenhorse bus plunged into the flooded Mletshane River in Gwanda South.

The bus, which was carrying 75 passengers from Gwanda town attempted to cross the flooded river but was swept away.

One Dead, Three-Month-Old Baby Missing After Greenhorse Bus Plunges Into Flooded River (Image Credit: Facebook/ ZBC News)

Police Confirms the Accident

Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena, confirmed the incident which occurred on Monday at around 3 PM to B-Metro.

“On 23 December 2024, at about 3 PM, a Green Horse bus with 75 passengers on board attempted to cross a flooded Mletshane River. Unfortunately, the front-left wheel of the bus missed the bridge, causing the vehicle to plunge into the river, and it was swept away,” she said.

One passenger, 33-year-old Sthembinto Dube from Mawaza Village in Gwanda District, died at the scene. Unfortunately, the three month old baby girl remains unaccounted for and is feared to have drowned.

Social Media Users Express Outrage

The accident has sparked outrage among Zimbabweans, who have blamed the driver for being irresponsible and reckless. Netizens argued that the accident could have been avoided.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Nokutula Bhebhe;

This could have been avoided. Irresponsible risk taking Nxa.

@Nqobile Malinga;

It’s sad.We still have naive drivers who disrespect human life.

@Mike Sunduzani Ncube;

The driver must go to jail, how can you gamble with human life.

@Tendai Muneti;

But why risking the lives of innocent souls going for festive holidays nhaimi ma driver you couldn’t wait kut mvura iserere here.

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Rimbi Bus Catches Fire

Meanwhile, a Rimbi bus caught fire and burned down in Mt Darwin. Pictures of the bus engulfed in flames have since surfaced on social media.

The incident has triggered criticism from netizens, who lamented how Rimbi buses are frequently involved in accidents. Social media users have called on the government to ban the Rimbi bus company.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Lizzolah Lizowlah;

This bus is now becoming big a problem cz wtf how many accidents in a week damn, this company must b phased out until further notice

@Joel Gondavkuru;

This on the government for allowing them to continue operating. This company has had enough issues for it to be closed down!.

@Taqudzwa Chivake;

Pese pane accident why is Rimbi always involved
This company must be investigated
Do they service their buses?

@Johnny Mbaru;

Rimbi ngaingotorerwe license zvipere coz mmmm ma busses ayo every year they make sure they drink blood of innocent people

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