At least 17 killed in Zimbabwe bus-truck collision

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

HARARE, July 23 (Xinhua) — At least 17 people were killed in Zimbabwe on Tuesday morning when a truck collided head-on with a commuter bus near the town of Chitungwiza, 25 km south of the capital Harare, state-run Herald newspaper reported.

According to her, the truck crashed into the bus and dragged it for some distance, after which it overturned.

Zimbabwe police confirmed the crash but did not disclose the exact number of casualties, saying an investigation was underway.

According to the Zimbabwe Road Safety Council, road accidents kill about 150 people a month in the country. Police say careless driving, including speeding and failure to follow the rules, and faulty vehicles are common causes of accidents. –0–

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