Passenger Escape Death As Inter-Africa Bus Catches Fire on Masvingo-Mutare Highway

Miraculous Escape for Forty Passengers

Forty individuals aboard the bus were incredibly fortunate to emerge unscathed from the harrowing incident that took place early Tuesday morning on the Mutare-Masvingo Highway.

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Official Police Statement

The police provided an official statement regarding the incident, confirming the event and the absence of casualties. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fire incident which occurred at the 11km peg along the Mutare-Masvingo Road on June 25, 2024, at approximately 0445hrs,” the statement read.

The statement further clarified that the bus was stationary at the time the fire ignited in the driver’s compartment. Thankfully, all forty passengers onboard were able to escape without any injuries.

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Public Reaction on Social Media

In the wake of the incident, social media platforms were abuzz with reactions. Users expressed a mix of relief and concern over the fire, sharing their thoughts and well-wishes for the passengers involved. Some of the comments raised eyebrows at the rate at which the same bus company is being involved in accidents. Below are some of the comments on social media:

@Jimlaxy Ashy

Ichiri nyaya yekuti ma china buses ma1 here or zvatovawo zvechivanhu kutsva kukuita ma inter Africa

@Mnashie Thalumbalokho Hondoma

That is really happening in our teapot shaped country…. what’s up with surging number of accidents …may the Lord protect us everyday

@Owen Chaitezvi

Fleet is now too large to properly maintain