18 Dead After Commuter Bus Explodes on Zimbabwe Highway

The incident occurred between Chipangali and Gwanda tollgate on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road in the early afternoon.

At least 18 people died when a commuter omnibus burst into flames and exploded on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway near Gwanda tollgate on 17 April, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police.¹²

The Zimbabwe Republic Police said the incident occurred between 1300 hours and 1400 hours between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate.¹ The police stated that further details would be released as the investigation proceeds.¹²

The cause of the fire and explosion has not been determined, and the number of passengers on board the vehicle remains unknown.² The police did not specify whether the explosion preceded the fire or resulted from it.¹

The Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road is one of Zimbabwe's busiest highways, connecting the country to South Africa.² The road has recorded numerous fatal accidents over the years.²