By Staff WriterThe President of Zimbabwe Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the death of 24 people in a head-on collision between an Urban Connect bus and a commercial haulage truck along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway this morning a national disaster.The government noted with concern that the tragedy, which left many people hospitalized and the death of 24 people highlights the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures. In the statement, President Mnangagwa expressed deep sorrow, appealed to all motorists to exercise extreme caution and urged the relevant authorities to work tirelessly to prevent further loss of life.“Fellow Zimbabweans, our nation does not deserve that at all, let alone experiencing such a bloody incident at the beginning of the year. We have to do all that is possible to curb this unjustified loss of life.The government has therefore declared this incident a National disaster and will accord victims of this horrendous crash State-assisted burial.“Victims of the crash will be accorded State-assisted burial and heartfelt condolences have been extended to the families of the deceased, with prayers for the swift recovery of the injured,” said President Mnangagwa.This is the first horrific accident recorded in Zimbabwe after the festive season. Post navigation The President fires Munzverengwi as Minister Zimbabwe’s Shocking Electricity Crisis: Corrupt Officials Count Profits, Leaving Hospitals in the Dark and Patients Dying!