Zimbabwe: Tragedy On Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road - 18 Die in Kombi Inferno

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Up to 18 people feared dead in suspected Quantum explosive: Police
16 April 2026
263Chat (Harare)
By Elia Ntali

At least 18 people have died after a passenger kombi burst into flames on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road near Gwanda tollgate, police say.

In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the accident occured between 1300hrs and 1400hrs.

"The ZRP reports the death of +/- 18 people when a kombi exploded into fire between Chipangali and Gwanda tollgate along Bulawayo- Beitbridge Road between 1300 hours and 1400 hours today. More details to be released in due course." said the ZRP

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