Kombi Driver Attempts To Overtake Right-Turning Audi, Causes Fatal Collision
Police in Masvingo have launched an investigation into a fatal crash that occurred on Friday morning along Roy-Chiredzi Road, stemming from an overtaking error.
According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the incident took place around 11:30 AM at the 43 km peg along the road.
A kombi, carrying 12 passengers and travelling towards Chiredzi, attempted to overtake an Audi A6 Sedan. However, as the Audi was turning right, the two vehicles collided. The ZRP said:
Police in Masvingo are investigating a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 43 km peg along Roy-Chiredzi Road on 27/12/24 at around 1130 hours.
A Toyota Hiace kombi with 12 passengers on board was travelling towards Chiredzi following behind an Audi A6 Sedan vehicle which was carrying three passengers on board.
The Toyota Hiace Kombi tried to overtake the Audi vehicle which was turning to the right resulting in a collision.
Subsequently, one person died on admission at Musiso Mission Hospital while 14 others were injured.
The statement added that the body of the victim was taken to Musiso Mission Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital.
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