Four people died and several others were injured when a Munenzva bus was involved in a road traffic accident along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road near Rutenga Growth Point on Sunday. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the incident, saying the cross-border bus was travelling from Harare to Cape Town when the accident occurred.
What is known about the crash:
- Date and time: The accident occurred on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 1720 hours.
- Location: The bus overturned at the 155 km peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, in the stretch between Rutenga and Mwenezi.
- Cause: The bus reportedly rammed into a tree and overturned, with debris scattered across the scene.
- Response: ZRP National Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the fatal crash, and police were still assessing the exact number of deaths and injuries as of Monday morning.
- Investigation: Further details on the incident are expected to be released as the police investigation continues.
