Due to an accident that happened at the Munyati River Bridge, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has recommended drivers to proceed cautiously when approaching the bridge on the Harare-Masvingo route.
The Ministry claimed in a statement released on Sunday afternoon, January 14, that the bus was blocking the bridge’s southbound lane.
It stated:
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching Munyati River Bridge along the Harare-Masvingo highway due to an accident involving a Blue bus at the bridge closing the south bound lane.
In a picture posted on the Ministry’s X page accompanying the statement, an overturned and extensively damaged bus was shown partially blocking the road.
The front windscreen of the bus was broken, its front wheels were missing, and luggage was strewn in front of the vehicle as it balanced on its right side.
The cause of the accident was yet to be revealed. It is not known if there were injuries to people who were on the bus when the accident occurred.
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