Police in Zimbabwe on Friday said over 40 people were killed when a bus they were traveling in caught fire.
The horrific accident happened in Gwanda district, south of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital on Thursday night.
The bus was reportedly traveling to South Africa when the accident occurred.
Local media reports that at least 20 more people sustained injuries, some with severe burns.
The Herald in Zimbabwe reports that “It is suspected a gas tank belonging to one of the passengers caused the inferno in the bus.”
The Brooklyn Express coach was burnt beyond recognition, according to local media.
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Police have confirmed the accident. It is suspected a gas tank belonging to one of the passengers caused the inferno in the bus. Some of the images have been censored as they are more graphic. @caesarzvayi@TafadzwaMugwadi @Michellehakata @HChikwanha pic.twitter.com/7CljLNTvZ8
— The Herald Zimbabwe (@HeraldZimbabwe) November 16, 2018
The Red cross in Zimbabwe said “first aid teams responded to a horrific accident around midnight at the 56km peg from Gwanda towards Beitbridge involving a South African bound bus.
A total of 24 people have been ferried to Hospital while the number of deaths is still to be confirmed.”
Zim Red Cross first aid teams responded to a horrific accident around midnight at the 56km peg from Gwanda towards Beitbridge involving a South African bound bus. A total of 24 people have been ferried to Hospital while the number of deaths is still to be confirmed. pic.twitter.com/GSu3xRHFB7
— Zimbabwe Red Cross (@ZrcsRed) November 16, 2018
The Zimbabwe government is said to have “released $15 000 towards funerals of 30 people who perished” in the accident.
Source: Africafeeds.com
