A Hash Tag bus driver is believed to have collapsed and
died while he was behind the wheel on his way to Mutare over the weekend just
after Ruwa.
On the fateful day, the deceased Amos Mapfumo is said to
have departed Mutare in the morning to return back the same day and he was not
showing any signs of sickness.
An alert passenger who was close to the driver noticed the
situation and took over the steering wheel and managed to control the bus.
Harare Province police spokesperson Assistant Inspector
Webster Dzvova confirmed the incident urging transport employers to have
regular health checkups for their workers.
“Transport employers should make sure that before employing
someone there is need for a health background check so that such incidents can
be avoided.
“Health checkups are a very important aspect when it comes
to drivers as any health deterioration can lead to accidents,” said Ass Insp
Dzvova.
Wilfred Chibage of Bolt Cutter buses who spoke on behalf of
Mutsinze who owns Hash Tag said the driver had been well all along and had
worked for Hash Tag for the past three years.
“The driver was okay not even sick because he had driven
from Mutare to Harare that same day. “We have all his medical certificates
which are in order. H Metro
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