A fire breaks out on a bus bound for Epworth, allowing passengers to escape via open windows.
A bus en route to Epworth caught fire, causing passengers to jump out of windows in an attempt to escape. A chaotic video has gone viral, showing people fleeing the bus as dense smoke billows out of it.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has not released an official statement regarding the number of casualties or the cause of the fire yet. It is unknown whether any passengers were hurt, but so far, no fatalities have been reported.
Concerned social media users have voiced their disapproval of current public transit safety protocols, leading to an online discussion surrounding the occurrence.
@Arnold_Mutamiri,said ,” Pakashata.”
Grant ↕️ (@burnt_roast) said ,“Shouldn’t every vehicle have a fire extinguisher?”
@Lovemore Mutedzva, “Taking videos at accident scenes is now considered a crime,”
“Don’t carry anything when evacuating cases like these.”
This incident shows how people in Zimbabwe are becoming more worried about how the government regulates public transit safety.
WATCH VIDEO:
Another coffin on wheels. This bus, en route to Epworth, caught fire, forcing passengers to escape through the windows. pic.twitter.com/OtTx3vwnV3
— Crime Watch Zimbabwe (@crimewatchzw) January 15, 2025
People riding on buses are requesting that officials verify the vehicles’ safety often and ensure the fire extinguishers are operational.
Additional updates are anticipated when more information becomes available; the ZRP has stated that investigations into the fire’s cause will commence soon.
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