One person dead and 31 injured in Chipinge Junior Primary School accident
One person from Chipinge Junior Primary School has been confirmed dead in a bus accident as some students and teachers were travelling from Harare to Rusape for school activities.
Earlier today, a tragic accident occurred on the Harare–Mutare highway involving a Gold Class Coach carrying students from Chipinge Junior Primary School. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that one life was lost, and numerous passengers sustained injuries in the crash.
Details of the Incident
The bus, which was transporting 53 students along with seven staff members from Chipinge Junior Primary School, was en route from Harare to Rusape when the accident happened.
One dead in Chipinge Junior Primary School bus accident-Image Source@Crimewatch
According to reports, as the bus approached the 165-kilometer mark on the Harare–Mutare Road, the driver attempted to overtake a haulage truck but lost control due to excessive speed. This caused the vehicle to veer off the road, overturn, and ultimately land on its left side, facing north.
As a result of the accident, a female adult tragically lost her life at the scene. The impact left 25 students and six staff members with varying degrees of injuries. Emergency response teams promptly transported the injured individuals to Rusape General Hospital for medical care.
Recently, there have been a lot of road accidents around Zimbabwe. The police reminding the public of the importance of road safety, particularly on busy national highways. Speed management, vehicle maintenance, and driver vigilance are critical in preventing such unfortunate events.
