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*Three NRZ Crew Members Killed As Train Derails And Plunges Into A Gorge* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?tf Three National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) crew members were killed when a train which was on its way to Beira Port in Mozambique derailed between Mutare and Machipanda yesterday evening. The NRZ confirmed the accident in a statement issued on Tuesday morning, saying the train may have suffered a brake failure. ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM $119 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 Buy Online: https://www.pindula.co.zw/market/itel-s24-128gb-22-20240426142756795795/?s=wanews ---------- The train, which was reportedly pulling 14 wagons laden with nine (9) export chrome concentrates and five (5) granite blocks, plunged into a gorge. Reads the statement: > The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) would like to inform the nation of a fatal train accident which took place between Mutare and Machipanda around 2100hrs on Monday, 19 February 2024. > Preliminary investigations suggest that the locomotive, which was pulling 14 wagons laden with nine (9) export chrome concentrates and five (5) granite blocks, may have suffered a brake failure leading to a runaway which culminated in the train failing to negotiate a sharp curve thereby falling into the gorge. > Sadly the three (3) NRZ Crews 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. > Our thoughts are with their families and we pray for God to comfort and strengthen them in these very difficult times. > Investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of the accident, after which full details will be disclosed. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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