Bishops Healing Nations Offers Aid After Deadly Gweru School Transport Fire

A church organization has pledged support to families grieving the loss of seven schoolchildren in a devastating vehicle fire in Gweru, Zimbabwe.

Bishops Healing Nations (BHN) expressed deep sadness over the incident, which occurred Wednesday morning when a Toyota Hiace commuter omnibus caught fire at Senga Shopping Centre. The blaze claimed the lives of seven primary school pupils, while 18 other children, along with the driver and conductor, sustained injuries.

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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of seven schoolchildren in Gweru after a bus burst into flames.

"On behalf of Bishops Healing Nations, I extend heartfelt condolences to the parents, families, school and all affected," said Bishop Tonderayi Muzira, President of BHN. "May God, the Father of compassion, draw near to every broken heart in this hour."

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On behalf of Bishops Healing Nations, I extend heartfelt condolences to the parents, families, school and all affected. May God, the Father of compassion, draw near to every broken heart in this hour.

The organization announced that through its Bishops Burial Society, it will offer immediate assistance for dignified burial arrangements and practical care to all affected families. BHN's Midlands team has been mobilized to provide support.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. Superintendent Rosemary Gete of the Gweru District Police urged motorists to avoid carrying flammable substances in public service vehicles. The incident has renewed concerns about safety standards in public transport, particularly for vehicles used to ferry schoolchildren.

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We urge motorists not to carry flammable substances, such as petrol, in public service vehicles.