Terrence Mawawa| A shocked eyewitness has given an account of how the terrible Rusape accident happened.

“The driver of the Smart Express
bus was trying to overtake a haulage truck and encroached into the lane of the oncoming bus, resulting in the head on collision.

The driver and conductor of Smart Bus Express survived and are said to have escaped from the scene soon after the accident.”

The status of the Bolt Cutter driver could not be ascertained last night.
Some passengers were trapped in the bus and could be heard crying for help.
The Rusape fire brigade quickly responded and helped remove the trapped passengers.

A doctor resident at Rusape General Hospital said at least 70 people had been admitted to the hospital.

“People are still coming in, but according to our register now, 70 people have been admitted to the hospital,” said the doctor.