Murewa Council Vehicle Hit by Train in Macheke: Chairman Among Five Taken to Hospital

Murewa Council Vehicle Hit by Train in Macheke: Chairman Among Five Taken to Hospital — Murewa Rural District Council Chairman, Alderman Amos Gutu, and four other passengers were hospitalized on Sunday after a council vehicle was struck by a train in Macheke.

The incident occurred near Gombo Supermarket, where the four passengers are believed to have boarded the vehicle.

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Eyewitnesses report that Alderman Gutu, who was driving at the time, attempted to beat an oncoming train but failed, resulting in a collision.

The train, which was en route to Mutare, struck the vehicle and dragged it for an estimated 40 to 50 meters before coming to a stop.

All five individuals, including Alderman Gutu, were transported to Marondera Hospital for treatment.

Their current conditions have not yet been disclosed.

Authorities are investigating the incident.