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At Least 27 Killed in Zimbabwe Minibus Truck Crash

8/29/2026

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Truck Hits Minibus

Police said a minibus collided head-on with a haulage truck, killing at least 27 people.
The foreign-registered truck was overtaking another vehicle when it struck the minibus.
The crash occurred at about 18:30 GMT on August 28 near Chivhu, 140 km south of Harare.
Seven people were injured and taken to a local hospital, where some later died.

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Truck Triggers Disaster

Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the crash is Zimbabwe’s deadliest road disaster this year.
Provincial officials confirmed 23 victims died on the scene, with more dying after hospital admission.
A foreign-registered haulage truck overtook another vehicle near Chivhu, causing the crash.
Authorities say 94% of Zimbabwe’s road accidents stem from human error, not vehicle condition.

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Truck Hits Minibus

Police said a minibus collided head-on with a haulage truck, killing at least 27 people.
The foreign-registered truck was overtaking another vehicle when it struck the minibus.
The crash occurred at about 18:30 GMT on August 28 near Chivhu, 140 km south of Harare.
Seven people were injured and taken to a local hospital, where some later died.

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