Accident victim sues Mhunga for $53 000

A HARARE-BASED pastor, who was six years ago involved in an accident while aboard a Tanda Tavarura bus commonly known as Mhunga, has approached the High Court seeking $53 407 in accident damages.

Tawanda Matarirano said he was demanding compensation from the bus company since the accident was caused by its driver, who on the day in question was negligent.

“The accident was exclusively caused by the negligence of the 1st defendant’s (Mhunga) driver in that he was speeding, failed to avoid the accident when it seemed imminent, failed to control the bus and to take heed of people’s complaints,” Matarirano’s lawyers said in court papers.

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