Crash Cash Fund Gives Victims Free Rescue

Zimbabwe creates a new system to help car crash victims receive free emergency care and hospital treatment. The government approved the Road Accident Fund Bill that covers medical costs at state hospitals and rescue services from crash scenes. Families pay nothing for funeral expenses when someone dies from accidents. The fund gets money from car insurance payments that drivers already make to companies.

Emergency workers often refuse to help accident victims because they want payment promises first. Many people die during the first hour after crashes because hospitals demand money before treating patients. The current insurance system makes courts decide who caused accidents before paying any medical bills. This process takes too long and costs lives during critical moments.

The new fund changes everything by helping victims immediately without deciding blame first. Medical teams can start treatment right away and move patients to hospitals quickly. Insurance companies keep most premium money but must give 20 percent to the accident fund. Road crashes happen every 15 minutes across Zimbabwe and kill over 1800 people each year. Officials believe the new system will save thousands of lives by providing instant medical help.