In today’s “viral video of the day” a video has sparked widespread outrage, showing a bus driver recklessly overtaking a queue of heavy goods vehicles and cars on what looks like the notoriously dangerous Boterekwa Bypass in Shurugwi or the Louis Tritchard pass, SA. The video, which has been circulating widely on social media, captures the harrowing moments as the bus dangerously swerves onto the oncoming lane in an audacious attempt to overtake several vehicles.
The Boterekwa Bypass, often referred to as the ‘Snake Road’ due to its sharp, winding curves, is known for its treacherous terrain and frequent fatal accidents. There are similarly other treacherous passes such as the one in Louis Tritchard, SA or the Chrismass Pass in Mutare. Navigating these passes requires patience and care. The reckless manoeuvre captured in the viral video of the day shows the driver gambling not only with his life but also with the lives of his passengers and other road users.
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As the bus driver charges ahead, he narrowly misses a head-on collision with another bus coming in the opposite direction. Eyewitnesses, who filmed the nerve-wracking incident, can be heard gasping in disbelief as the bus barely avoids disaster. The viral video of the day ends with the driver returning to his lane, but the close call has left many questioning his judgement and the safety protocols of the bus company involved.
WATCH incident captured on camera. Courtesy of X
I wonder why the passengers stayed silent while the bus driver was driving so recklessly. It could have ended in disaster. pic.twitter.com/7stAqdttd5
— Crime Watch Zimbabwe (@crimewatchzw) August 21, 2024
The video has ignited fierce debate online, with many calling for stricter regulations and enforcement on Zimbabwe’s roads. One concerned viewer commented, “This is a death trap! The authorities need to act now before lives are lost on that pass,” while others echoed similar concerns about reckless driving and poor road safety.
It was not immediately clear whether local police had launched an investigation into the incident, with calls for the immediate suspension of the driver’s licence. As the viral video of the day continues to trend, many hope this serves as a wake-up call to improve safety on the country’s dangerous roads.
This isn’t the first time a video from areas similar to the Boterekwa Bypass has gone viral, but this viral video of the day has undoubtedly heightened fears for road users on the deadly pass.
