Viral Video Of Sinking Truck Not From Masvingo-Beitbridge Road – Transport Ministry

The
Ministry
of
Transport
and
Infrastructural
Development
notes
with
concern
a
viral
video
which
is
currently
circulating
on
social
media,
purportedly
showing
a
sinking
haulage
truck
along
the
Masvingo-Beitbridge
Road.

Upon
careful
review,
the
video
depicts
an
incident
on
the
old
Masvingo
Highway,
specifically
near
the
42km
peg,
close
to
Bhati
Shops.

This
section
of
the
road
is
a
strip
road
that
leads
to
a
damaged
low-level
crossing
structure
over
the
Tugwi
River,
which
is
no
longer
in
use.

The
section
in
question
was
allocated
to
Fossil
Contracting,
however,
a
representative
from
Fossil
Contracting
has
denied
that
such
an
incident
occurred
on
their
watch.

Following
a
site
visit,
it
was
confirmed
that
a
single
haulage
truck
was
visibly
stuck
on
the
old
highway.

It
is
important
to
note
that
this
section
of
the
road
is
not
part
of
the
current
detour
along
the
Masvingo-Beitbridge
Highway.

Further
investigations
revealed
that
the
truck
driver
was
attempting
to
reconnect
to
the
existing
highway,
bypassing
the
detour.

We
urge
the
public
to
exercise
caution
and
rely
on
verified
information.
The
relevant
authorities
are
conducting
further
investigations
to
ascertain
the
full
details
of
the
incident
and
to
ensure
the
safety
of
all
road
users.

For
updates
and
official
statements,
please
refer
to
the
appropriate
government
or
contractor
communications.