The death toll of people who perished in an accident involving Smart Express and Bolt Cutter buses
near Rusape tollgate on Wednesday evening has risen to 50.

The accident occurred when the two
buses side swiped. According to Acting Officer Commanding Rusape
District Isaac Gowe, who spoke to ZBC News on Thursday morning, 40 people died on the spot, 5 died on their way to hospital on Wednesday night, while 2 more passed on this morning, and the other three succumbed to their injuries bringing the death toll to 50.

Government has already provided $25 000 towards the victims of the accident. The Insurance Council of Zimbabwe will settle all hospital bills while funeral services provider FSG and Nyaradzo Funeral Services will assist with coffins and transporting the deceased to their final resting places. Director of the Civil Protection Unit, Nathan Nkomo, said each family would receive $500. State media