Six Killed As Kombi Carrying Church Congregants Overturns On Bulawayo-Plumtree Road
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 81-kilometre peg along Bulawayo-Plumtree Road on 11 August 2024 at around 8 AM.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Nyathi said that six people were killed while seven others were injured when a Nissan Caravan kombi carrying 19 church congregates veered off the road and overturned before landing on its wheels after the right front and rear tyres of the vehicle deflated.
The six victims of the accident were identified by their next of kin as follows:
- Chamunorwa Jejeje (32) [driver], a male adult of Emganwini, Bulawayo
- Nokulunga Ncube (43), a female adult of Nketa 9, Bulawayo
- Salathiselu Zikhali Ndlovu (60), a male adult of Nkulumane, Bulawayo
- Marry Jongwe (62), a female adult of Emganwini, Bulawayo
- Essley Mbewe (58), a female adult Nketa 9, Bulawayo.
- Privilege Simango (23), a female adult of Rangemore, Bulawayo
Comm Nyhati said the bodies of the victims were taken to Plumtree Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital. He added:
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should observe stipulated speed limits and abide by the road rules and regulations in-order to curb road accidents.
Above all drivers are implored to check for mechanical faults on their vehicles before travelling.
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