Fatality at Victoria Falls

One person was killed and 20 others were injured on a sightseeing tour of Victoria Falls and the rainforest on July 1 when their open-air tram was struck by a cargo train. Most of the 32 passengers were members of a wedding party.

The tram was hit from behind while stopped at the Victoria Falls station to change tracks. Authorities suspect that a signal error led to the cargo train’s being on the same line as the tram. On July 16, to aid investigators, Victoria Falls Steam Train Company paused operation of the tram.