iHarare Accident News Report | One Dead, Three-Month-Old Baby Missing After Greenhorse Bus Plunges Into Flooded River | Rimbi Bus Catches Fire
One woman is dead and a three-month baby is missing after a Greenhorse bus plunged into a flooded river in Mawaza, Gwanda South.
The bus which was carrying 75 passengers coming from Gwanda town tried to cross the flooded river and was swept away.
Police Confirms the Accident
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena, confirmed the incident which happened on Monday at around 3 PM.
“On 23 December 2024, at about 3 PM, a Green Horse bus with 75 passengers on board attempted to cross a flooded Mletshane River. Unfortunately, the front-left wheel of the bus missed the bridge, causing the vehicle to plunge into the river, and it was swept away,” she said.
The incident claimed one life, and a three-month-old baby is still missing. One passenger, identified as 33-year-old Sthembinto Dube of Mawaza Village in Gwanda District, died on the spot. The baby girl remains unaccounted for and is feared to have drowned.
Social Media Users Express Outrage
The accident has sparked outrage from Zimbabweans as they blamed the driver for being irresponsible and being reckless. Netizens argued that the accident could have been avoided.
Here are some of the reactions;
@Nokutula Bhebhe;
This could have been avoided. Irresponsible risk taking 💔💔💔 Nxa.
@Nqobile Malinga;
It’s sad.We still have naive drivers who disrespect human life.
@Mike Sunduzani Ncube;
The driver must go to jail, how can you gamble with human life.
@Tendai Muneti;
But why risking the lives of innocent souls going for festive holidays nhaimi ma driver you couldn’t wait kut mvura iserere here.
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Rimbi Bus Catches Fire
Meanwhile, a Rimbi bus reportedly caught fire in Mt Darwin and burnt down. Pictures showing the bus burning in flames have since emerged on social media.
Netizens bemoaned how Rimbi buses always get involved in accidents or caught fire. Social media users called on the government to ban Rimbi bus company.
Here are some of the reactions;
@Lizzolah Lizowlah;
This bus is now becoming big a problem cz wtf how many accidents in a week damn, this company must b phased out until further notice
@Joel Gondavkuru;
This on the government for allowing them to continue operating. This company has had enough issues for it to be closed down!.
@Taqudzwa Chivake;
Pese pane accident why is Rimbi always involved 💔
This company must be investigated 💔
Do they service their buses?
@Johnny Mbaru;
Rimbi ngaingotorerwe license zvipere coz mmmm ma busses ayo every year they make sure they drink blood of innocent people
