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Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27
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Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27

A minibus carrying members of a church collided head-on with a haulage truck in central Zimbabwe, resulting in at least 27 deaths, according to police. The crash occurred near Chivhu, approximately 140 kilometers south of Harare, when the truck attempted to overtake another vehicle. State-run broadcaster ZBC News reported that 23 individuals died at the scene and others later succumbed to injuries in a local hospital. The accident took place on a remote stretch of road with poor conditions, highlighting ongoing issues with Zimbabwe's deteriorating infrastructure. This incident adds to a series of fatal road accidents in the country, many involving overloaded minibus taxis known as 'kombi,' which are commonly used for transportation but frequently criticized for safety concerns.

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Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27

A minibus carrying members of a church collided head-on with a haulage truck in central Zimbabwe, resulting in at least 27 deaths, according to police. The crash occurred near Chivhu, approximately 140 kilometers south of Harare, when the truck attempted to overtake another vehicle. State-run broadcaster ZBC News reported that 23 individuals died at the scene and others later succumbed to injuries in a local hospital. The accident took place on a remote stretch of road with poor conditions, highlighting ongoing issues with Zimbabwe's deteriorating infrastructure. This incident adds to a series of fatal road accidents in the country, many involving overloaded minibus taxis known as 'kombi,' which are commonly used for transportation but frequently criticized for safety concerns.

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