In a tragic turn of events, seven people died after a bus carrying church members from Bernard Mizeki in Marondera caught fire. The Passion Link bus was transporting pilgrims when the devastating incident occurred on Sunday evening.
An eyewitness and driver of a ZUPCO bus shared a video detailing the tragic scene.
According to an eyewitness who is also a driver of a ZUPCO bus, the fire broke out near a place referred to as “PaIshe” at Chibodzwa.
He recounted the harrowing moments as the bus was engulfed in flames, with victims crying out in pain. Despite the efforts of bystanders, they could only watch helplessly as the fire consumed the bus. According to the eyewitness, one bus managed to pass through before the road was blocked by the burning vehicle.
You can watch the video shared on X (formerly Twitter) below:
JUST IN💔 | Listen to the video below for more details. Several passengers are feared dead after a Marondera bus carrying church members caught fire. pic.twitter.com/M6jQQPJlL9
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