The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on October 4, 2024, at approximately 4:45 PM, at the 162-kilometre peg along Mutare-Masvingo Road.
Two people lost their lives, while another person sustained injuries when a Toyota Probox vehicle that was carrying ten passengers veered off the road and overturned. Police said:
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 162-kilometre peg along Mutare –Masvingo Road on 04/10/24 at around 1645 hours.
Two people were killed while one person was injured when a Toyota Probox vehicle with ten passengers on board veered off the road to the left and overturned before landing on its right side.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Silveira Mission Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured victim is admitted at the same hospital.
The presence of ten passengers in the Toyota Probox is deeply concerning, as it indicates the vehicle was overloaded and likely operating as an illegal taxi, commonly referred to as a “mushikashika.” This practice not only violates traffic regulations but also poses serious safety risks for all occupants.
In another fatal accident which also occurred on October 4, two people were killed while three others were injured when a Toyota Sprinter vehicle with four passengers on board side-swiped with a Nissan UD lorry with one passenger on board at around 07:40 PM at the 35 kilometre peg along Harare -Mukumbura Road.
The bodies of the victims were taken to the Concession Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital.
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