Afternoon. Mwayera Birchenough Bridge yaita accident paCurve yepaChigavakava ichibva Harare.
Check your relativesSeveral passengers are feared dead following a devastating bus accident that occurred on Sunday afternoon near Birchnough Bridge, in Manicaland province.
Social media reports indicate that the bus, travelling from Harare, veered off the road at a curve in the Chigavakava area before crashing.
message circulating on social platforms reads: “Afternoon. Mwayera Birchnough Bridge yaita accident paCurve yepaChigavakava ichibva Harare. Check your relatives.”
ZimEye is in the process of gathering more facts surrounding the tragic event.
The police have not yet issued an official statement confirming the details or the number of casualties.
This accident is the latest in a series of road tragedies in Zimbabwe, where bus accidents have become alarmingly common, often resulting in multiple fatalities.
The country’s road network has long been a cause of concern, with poor maintenance, potholes, and deteriorating infrastructure contributing to the high rate of accidents.
The Birchnough Bridge area, in particular, is notorious for its winding curves and treacherous conditions, which have claimed many lives over the years.
One of the most significant factors contributing to road accidents in the country is the state of the roads themselves.
Many roads, especially in rural and remote areas, have been poorly maintained, with potholes that can cause vehicles to lose control.
Heavy rains further damage these roads, leading to dangerous driving conditions.
The government has often been criticised for failing to prioritize road infrastructure, with many citizens lamenting that the funds allocated to road repairs are either insufficient or mismanaged.
Negligent driving is another major issue that exacerbates the problem.
Long-distance buses, such as the one involved in the Birchnough Bridge accident, are often driven by operators under immense pressure to meet unrealistic schedules.
