Two people were killed and 22 others were injured when a bus overturned along the Gweru–Zvishavane road in Zimbabwe on Thursday evening, according to a police statement. The incident involved a single vehicle and occurred in the Midlands Province.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the details of the accident. In a statement to the media, Nyathi reported that the crash happened at approximately 6:00 p.m. local time. The location was identified as the 40-kilometre marker on the section of the road known as the Boterekwa escarpment.
The official report from the ZRP detailed the outcome of the crash, listing two fatalities and 22 individuals who sustained injuries. The injured were transported to local medical facilities for treatment. The severity of their injuries has not been publicly disclosed.
The police statement did not specify the total number of passengers aboard the bus or the name of the transport company that operated the vehicle.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the circumstances that led to the bus overturning. The official cause of the accident remains pending as investigations continue. Further details are expected to be provided as they become available from the ZRP.
The Gweru–Zvishavane road is a key route in the region, connecting the provincial capital of Gweru with the town of Zvishavane. The Boterekwa section of the road is characterized by steep gradients and sharp turns. No further information was available at the time of reporting.
