Eight people died when a truck crashed into their commuter bus near the Dzivarasekwa turn-off on Harare-Bulawayo Road last Wednesday. The crash hurt eleven more people and has been named a national disaster by Zimbabwe's government. The families of those who died will receive help with funeral costs from the state.
President Mnangagwa reached out to everyone affected by this terrible event. He said he felt shocked and horrified when he heard about the deadly crash between the bus, a big truck, and a lorry. He pointed out how upsetting it is that Zimbabwe keeps losing lives on roads, mostly because of mistakes by drivers and vehicles that aren't safe.
The President asked bus riders and companies not to use dangerous road spots like intersections as places to pick up or drop off passengers. He urged all drivers to be extra careful and avoid taking risks when driving. Road safety matters for everyone using Zimbabwe's highways and streets.
Mnangagwa reminded citizens that Zimbabwe signed the Southern African Development Community agreement on transportation. This partnership required member countries to update their traffic rules together. Government departments handling road safety need to keep making better roads with clear signs and teaching people about new traffic laws.
The President offered his deepest sympathy to everyone who lost family members in this awful crash. He also sent prayers and good wishes to all the injured people recovering in hospitals around the country. The government stands ready to support those impacted by this tragedy through state-funded funeral assistance and other necessary help.
President Mnangagwa reached out to everyone affected by this terrible event. He said he felt shocked and horrified when he heard about the deadly crash between the bus, a big truck, and a lorry. He pointed out how upsetting it is that Zimbabwe keeps losing lives on roads, mostly because of mistakes by drivers and vehicles that aren't safe.
The President asked bus riders and companies not to use dangerous road spots like intersections as places to pick up or drop off passengers. He urged all drivers to be extra careful and avoid taking risks when driving. Road safety matters for everyone using Zimbabwe's highways and streets.
Mnangagwa reminded citizens that Zimbabwe signed the Southern African Development Community agreement on transportation. This partnership required member countries to update their traffic rules together. Government departments handling road safety need to keep making better roads with clear signs and teaching people about new traffic laws.
The President offered his deepest sympathy to everyone who lost family members in this awful crash. He also sent prayers and good wishes to all the injured people recovering in hospitals around the country. The government stands ready to support those impacted by this tragedy through state-funded funeral assistance and other necessary help.
