A luxury Rovos Rail train collided with a freight locomotive in Zimbabwe, injuring several crew members and causing derailment as tourists traveled to Victoria Falls for the Easter holiday. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

A luxury Rovos Rail train collided with a freight locomotive in Zimbabwe, injuring several crew members and causing derailment as tourists traveled to Victoria Falls for the Easter holiday
Injuries as SA luxury train Rovos Rail smashes into freight train in Zimbabwe

Luxury Train Accident in Zimbabwe Involves Multiple Injuries

On Friday, the South African-operated Rovos Rail train struck a freight train near Gwanda, Zimbabwe, while en route to Victoria Falls. The incident disrupted a luxury rail tour carrying 47 international passengers.

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Rovos Rail spokesperson Liezl Maclean reported that four crew members sustained injuries. Passengers remained unharmed but underwent medical checks for precautionary reasons following the derailment.

A Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway staff member claimed 18 people were injured, with 14 taken to Gwanda Provincial Hospital and four to Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo. The total included crew and possibly freight train staff.

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Images posted online showed emergency workers extracting an injured man from wreckage through a torn section of the roof. The damage emphasized the crash’s intensity and rescue challenges faced on site.

Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the Zimbabwe collision. Investigations remain ongoing, and both train operators have yet to provide comprehensive statements.

Rovos Rail offers luxury rail journeys through Africa. Its Victoria Falls route covers over 1,400 kilometers in three to four nights from Pretoria to Bulawayo, combining scenic landscapes with exclusive service.

Founded in 1989, Rovos promotes its trains as “bespoke safaris,” operating across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania. This incident in Zimbabwe has prompted concerns about railway safety across regional networks.

Further developments are expected as authorities assess damage and review operational protocols to ensure the safety of future journeys through southern Africa.

Source: www.thesouthafrican.com

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