Man Killed by Train After Sitting on Railway Tracks Near Marondera
An unidentified man died after he was struck and run over by a Zimbabwe National Railways train while sitting on railway tracks at Melfort Bridge in Marondera late on Tuesday night.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the fatal incident, which occurred at around 11pm on June 24, and appealed to members of the public who may be missing a relative to assist in identifying the deceased.
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Victim Died at the Scene
Mashonaland East police spokesperson Inspector Simon Chazovachii said the train was travelling from Harare towards Mutare when the accident happened.
He said the locomotive, driven by 55-year-old Wellington Pedzisai of Cranary Park, Harare, struck the unidentified man, believed to be about 25 years old, after finding him seated on the railway line at Melfort Bridge.
The victim sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Body Taken to Hospital
Police officers from Marondera attended the scene before the body was transported to Marondera Provincial Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Inspector Chazovachii said efforts were still underway to identify the deceased and notify his next of kin.
He urged anyone with a missing relative matching the victim’s description to report to Marondera Police.
Public Warned Against Using Railway Tracks
Following the tragedy, police warned members of the public against sitting, walking or loitering on railway tracks, stressing that trains can pass at any time and may not be able to stop quickly enough to avoid collisions.
Inspector Chazovachii said observing railway safety regulations was essential in preventing avoidable loss of life.
Renewed Focus on Rail Safety
The latest fatality comes days after the country was shaken by the deadly train and bus collision in Triangle that claimed nine lives and left 25 others seriously injured.
The Government declared that incident a National Disaster and provided assistance towards the burial of the deceased and medical treatment for survivors.
According to national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the Triangle crash occurred after a passenger bus travelling from Chiredzi to Masvingo allegedly failed to stop at a railway level crossing before colliding with an oncoming train.
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