State radio reported Wednesday that a bus burst a rear tire on Tuesday and overturned twice about 120 miles (195 kilometers) east of Harare.
Police spokesman Oliver Mandipaka said the minibus carried nine more passengers than its licensed capacity. Tuesday’s crash brings to 33 the number of passengers killed in the two bus wrecks.
On Saturday, 19 people died when a rear wheel of their 16-seater bus broke off. Police reported 29 people had crammed into that vehicle.
Bus accidents are common in Zimbabwe, blamed mostly on poor maintenance in the troubled economy, worn tires, speeding and overcrowding.
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