Seven dead, in Harare-Nyamapanda highway accident
Mako Jerera
Seven people died while five others were injured when the Toyota Quantum they were travelling in had an accident at the 120-kilometre peg along the Harare-Nyamapanda highway yesterday afternoon.
The vehicle was travelling towards Harare and on approaching the 120 km peg, it is alleged that its front right tyre burst, resulting in the driver losing control.
The vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree. It then caught fire.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
He said five of the seven people who were killed have already been identified.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 120 kilometre peg along the Harare-Nyamapanda Road on June 11 at around 1625hrs,” he said.
“Seven people were killed whilst five others were injured when the right front tyre of a Toyota Quantum burst, resulting in the vehicle veering off the road and hitting a tree. The vehicle was travelling towards Harare.
“Five of the seven victims were identified by their next of kin as listed: Michael Mugandani (36), a male adult; Innocent Nyamukondiwa (37), a male adult; Edith Musorowembudzi (36), a female adult; Dumisani Mutsawa (33), a male adult and Mabhebhe Chingamuka (6), a female juvenile.
“The remaining two are yet to be identified by their next of kin. The injured are admitted at Murewa District Hospital while bodies of the deceased were taken to Mutoko Hospital mortuary for postmortem.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should observe stipulated speed limits and abide by the road rules and regulations in order to save human lives,” Commissioner Nyathi said.
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