A commuter bus driver has been charged with culpable hom!c!de after a tr@gic @ccident on the Harare-Bulawayo road at the Kuwadzana turn-off early Thursday morning.
The driver reportedly turned right into the path of an oncoming fuel tanker, resulting in a crash that k!lled seven people and injured many others.
Transport Minister Felix Mhona criticized the driver for his reckless behavior and violation of traffic rules as reported by Herald.
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He stated that the traffic lights at the intersection were working, but the driver ignored them and did not stop as required.
Minister Mhona warned all drivers and transport operators to follow road safety rules to protect the public. He expressed his sympathy for the families of those who lost their lives and wished a quick recovery to the injured.
The Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving road safety to prevent such accidents in the future.
