Horrific Toyota Quantum Accident Claims 22 Lives En Route from Zimbabwe to South Africa
- A fatal head-on collision involving a Toyota Quantum and a DAF truck in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, claimed the lives of 22 people
- The taxi, en route from Zimbabwe to South Africa, had 21 passengers on board and collided on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, leaving 21 taxi occupants injured and one truck occupant dead
- South Africans expressed sorrow on social media, condemning the lack of body bags and expressing condolences for the tragic loss of lives in the horrifying accident
With years of background in South African socio-economic current affairs analysis at Isolezwe, Phumelele Nxumalo remains dedicated to comprehensive reporting at Briefly News.
BULAWAYO - A tragic head-on-collision accident involving a Toyota Quantum and a DAF truck has claimed the lives of 22 people.
Source: UGC
The taxi carrying 21 passengers was en route to South Africa from Zimbabwe when the freak accident happened along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, claiming 21 taxi occupants on the spot and one truck occupant, reports News Central.
Police confirm the horror accident
Speaking to the news site, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said two other critically wounded occupants are receiving medical care at the United Bulawayo Group of Hospitals. He said:
“The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 14/11/23 at around 22h00 at the 27-kilometre peg along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road near Thandweni Store in which 22 people were killed whilst two others were injured when a Toyota Quantum vehicle with 21 passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a DAF truck with one passenger on board."
South Africans are saddened by the news
South Africans were left despondent at the news. Taking to the comment section of a post by user @MDNnewss on X, they sent messages of condolences to the families and friends of the dead. Some were disheartened by how the deceased were piled on top of each other in the back of a truck with no body bags.
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Below are some of the comments:
@gamabtweets commented:
"Condolences to those who lost their loved ones."
@Ubuhleeee said:
"Truck drivers don’t care, shame."
@LotteringVee commented:
"MTSRIP. 22 people who had plans for tomorrow, next week, next month, and Christmas This is sad."
@QueenLady75 asked:
"From what I saw in Zimbabwe, is it that bad? No body bags? Where is human dignity?"
@RyanNgwenya6 remarked:
"Sad part is, no body bags or proper cars to transport them."
@Marupin82983629h suggested:
"One thing we must avoid as drivers is overloading."
@Khanyisile__N commented:
"Yoh this life, may their souls rest in peace."
@MissKayMab said:
"What a horrible way to die."
Tragic N1 accident claims 8 lives
In a previous report by Briefly News, a tragic head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a sedan on the N1 in Botlokwa, Limpopo, resulted in the death of eight people and numerous injuries.
Reports say emergency responders utilised the jaws of life to remove victims from the wreckage. One critically injured passenger was airlifted to a Polokwane hospital while others were transported to Louis Trichardt and Botlokwa hospitals. Traffic authorities believe the collision occurred when a BMW crossed into oncoming traffic.
Source: Briefly News
