Video: 7 Dead as Passion Link Bus Carrying Anglican Church Members Goes Up in Flames in Marondera

Video: 7 Die as Passion Link Bus Carrying Anglican Church Members Catches Fire in Marondera

In a tragic turn of events, seven people died after a bus carrying church members from Bernard Mizeki in Marondera caught fire. The Passion Link bus was transporting pilgrims when the devastating incident occurred on Sunday evening.

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Eyewitness Account and Video

An eyewitness and driver of a ZUPCO bus shared a video detailing the tragic scene.

According to an eyewitness who is also a driver of a ZUPCO bus, the fire broke out near a place referred to as “PaIshe” at Chibodzwa.

He recounted the harrowing moments as the bus was engulfed in flames, with victims crying out in pain. Despite the efforts of bystanders, they could only watch helplessly as the fire consumed the bus. According to the eyewitness, one bus managed to pass through before the road was blocked by the burning vehicle.

You can watch the video shared on X (formerly Twitter) below:

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Anglican Church Confirms 7 Dead as Passion Link Bus Catches Fire in Marondera

The National Shrines chairperson, Reverend Father Edwin Selemani, confirmed the accident, stating that 14 others were hospitalized, and three are currently fighting for their lives. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) also acknowledged the incident, though they have yet to release a statement detailing the victims’ cause and identities.

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Outpouring of Grief

After the news was shared by the State broadcaster ZBC on its Facebook page, Zimbabweans expressed their condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and prayed for the speedy recovery of those who were injured. Commenters expressed their grief and concerns over the frequency of such tragic accidents in the country. Here are some of the reactions:

Blessing Zimunya:

Sod said, may God heal those who were injured and comfort those who lost their relatives 

Nonoe Sunrise:

Im honestly hurting these are just too much accidents happening. What is happening to us? We are losing our people everyday to accidents. May God heal our nation from the spirit of accidents.

Moyo Owen:

What’s wrong with weekends people perishing like this, anyway condolences to the families and friends 😒

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