Three crew members perished when a train derailed on Monday night between Mutare and Machipinda, according to the National Railways of Zimbabwe.
According to a statement from NRZ, a locomotive that was pulling five granite blocks and fourteen waggons full of chrome concentrate, intended for export most likely experienced a brake failure and fell into a gorge after it was unable to negotiate a sharp turn at around 2100hrs.
“Three NRZ crew members were trapped and could not make it to safety, their identities cannot be divulged until their next of kin have been advised.
“The NRZ board, management and staff would like to express sincere condolences to the families of the hardworking, dedicated crew members who shall always be remembered by the Railways family.”
The transporter said investigations were underway to determine the cause of the accident.
