Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - A man in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe died after being hit by a moving train near the city’s central station on Tuesday, July 1.
The victim was reportedly crossing the railway tracks while
wearing noise-cancelling headphones, which may have prevented him from hearing
the approaching train, authorities said. This incident marks the third fatal
railway accident in the region within 48 hours.
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) said the accident
occurred around 12:55 PM and emergency responders are working to identify the
victim and notify next of kin. An NRZ statement read, “The NRZ deeply regrets
to confirm another fatality on our rail network today.”
The recent death follows two similar incidents in Mutare and
Zvishavane on Monday, both resulting in fatalities. The NRZ has issued urgent
safety warnings, stressing the importance of vigilance near active rail lines
and advising pedestrians to avoid using headphones or mobile devices that
impair hearing.
“People should only cross tracks at designated pedestrian
crossings and remember trains require a significant stopping distance,” the NRZ
cautioned.
Local police and railway officials have launched
investigations into the circumstances of the accident and are appealing for
anyone with relevant information to come forward. The NRZ extended condolences
to the victim’s family and reminded the public that railway corridors require
extreme caution at all times.
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