On Friday, 28 March 2025, fifteen people tragically lost their lives in separate road traffic accidents in Norton, Chegutu, and Mutare.
One of the accidents occurred around 4:25 PM on the Harare-Bulawayo Road, when a Nissan Caravan kombi, carrying 20 passengers, veered off the road and overturned. Seven people were killed, and twelve others were injured in the crash.
Another accident, also along the same road, happened just after 5:30 PM and resulted in the deaths of three people.
In Chegutu, two people were killed, and nine others were injured in a separate accident.
Meanwhile, in Mutare, a Volvo haulage truck, carrying three passengers, also veered off the road and overturned, leading to the deaths of three people.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accidents in a statement. It reads:
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FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN NORTON, CHEGUTU AND MUTARE
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms four fatal road traffic accidents which occurred in Norton, Chegutu and Mutare, in which 15 people were killed on 28th March 2025.
In one of the road traffic accidents, seven people were killed while 12 others were injured when a Nissan Caravan kombi with 20 passengers on board veered off the road and overturned before landing on its left side at the 30 kilometre peg along Harare-Bulawayo Road at around 1625 hours.
As a result, three adults and an infant died on the spot while three others succumbed to the injuries upon admission at Norton Hospital.
In another accident which occurred at the 85 kilometre peg along Harare – Bulawayo Road at around 1732 hours, three people were killed while two others were injured when a Chevrolet Trail Blazer vehicle with five passengers on board collided with a Toyota Hilux vehicle with seven passengers on board.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicle had allegedly tried to overtake the Toyota Hilux vehicle, which was turning right. S
ubsequently, the Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicle hit the Toyota Hilux vehicle on the right lamp. The Toyota Hilux vehicle overturned before landing on its left side.
Two injured victims were admitted at Chegutu General Hospital.
Meanwhile, two people were killed while nine others were injured when a Toyota Toace truck with eleven passengers on board veered off the road at a curve along Pickstone-Burn Bank Road, Chegutu, at around 1545 hours.
As a result, all the passengers in the loading box were thrown out of the vehicle. The bodies of the victims were taken to Chegutu General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem, while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
In Mutare, three people were killed when a Volvo haulage truck with three passengers on board veered off the road and overturned before landing on its roof at around 1030 hours along the Harare-Mutare road near the Wise Owl turn-off.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores motorists to observe all road rules and regulations and exercise extreme caution to safeguard lives on the roads.
Drivers should be patient, observant, and avoid speeding and overtaking in situations where it is not safe to do so.
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Fifteen people died in car crashes in Zimbabwe on Friday, 28 March. Seven people died in a crash on the Harare-Bulawayo Road, three died in another crash on the same road, two died in Chegutu, and three died in Mutare. Many others were injured in these accidents. The police confirmed the accidents and urged drivers to be careful, follow rules, drive safely, and avoid dangerous maneuvers like speeding and overtaking. It is important to be patient and cautious while driving to prevent tragic accidents.

15 People Killed In Road Accidents Across Zimbabwe On Friday, 28 March

Three people are feared dead, and four others were seriously injured when a DAF truck carrying washing powder reportedly failed to stop at the Dzivaresekwa turn-off traffic lights and collided with another vehicle in Harare around 9 PM on Wednesday.
According to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/three-feared-dead-in-city-horror-crash/">The Herald</a>, eyewitnesses alleged that the truck driver was speeding and failed to stop before colliding with a Nissan NV van, which was reportedly en route to an unspecified destination for a funeral.
One of the passengers in the Nissan NV van was trapped for some time as the back of the vehicle was extensively damaged.
The truck landed on its side, spilling the washing powder. Angry residents from Kuwadzana and Dzivaresekwa, who blamed the truck driver for the fatal accident, allegedly looted several 2kg packets of the washing powder and disappeared into the darkness.
Some heavily built men believed to have been hired to guard the consignment threatened to beat up anyone attempting to loot the washing powder.
The truck driver reportedly fled the scene after the accident, as people sought to assault him for allegedly causing the accident.
A kombi, which did not have passengers, and another small car were also damaged in the incident.

Three people may have died, and four got hurt in Harare when a truck carrying washing powder crashed into another vehicle. The truck didn't stop at the traffic lights and hit a van. One person was trapped, and the truck spilled the washing powder. People got angry and looted the wash powder. The truck driver ran away, and some other vehicles were also damaged. It was a scary and sad accident that happened late at night.

Three Feared Dead, Four Injured In Harare Truck Collision

Police officers and Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officials who were manning a roadblock that cleared the Urban Connect bus involved in a recent fatal accident in Beitbridge are now under investigation to determine why they allowed the bus to continue on its ill-fated journey, reported <a href="https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/beitbridge-crash-police-vid-officers-under-investigation/">HeraldOnline</a>.
This follows the suspension of Urban Connect Holdings’ operating licence for six months by Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, after a tragic head-on collision with a haulage truck on the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway that claimed 28 lives.
The suspension was due to several violations, including the bus lacking a valid passenger insurance policy and route permit, as well as the driver failing to meet the re-test requirement.
In response to concerns raised by legislators about police officers permitting unroadworthy buses to pass through roadblocks, Mhona asserted that moving forward, officials manning roadblocks will be held accountable for neglecting their duties and allowing such buses to pass unchecked. He said:
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It is saddening that we have our people manning roads and we actually speak to those supervising roadblocks.
So, I have engaged my counterpart, the Minister of Home Affairs, to say that police and VID officials will be held accountable if they allow buses to pass through manned roadblocks and are subsequently involved in accidents.
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Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck, which had four occupants, near Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM on Thursday, February 13.
The accident occurred as the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle. The bus was travelling from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was heading in the opposite direction.

Police and VID officials are being investigated for allowing a bus involved in a fatal accident in Beitbridge to continue its journey. The bus, operated by Urban Connect Holdings, collided with a haulage truck, resulting in the deaths of 28 people. The bus had several violations, including lacking insurance and permits, and the driver did not meet requirements. The Minister of Transport suspended the company's license for six months. Moving forward, officials at roadblocks will be held accountable for allowing unsafe buses to pass. The accident happened when the bus tried to overtake another vehicle.

Police And VID Under Investigation Over Fatal Urban Connect Bus Accident

The death toll from the road traffic accident that occurred on February 13 along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near the Lutumba tollgate at the 262-kilometre mark, has risen to 28.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the update in a statement posted on its X page, which reads as follows:
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Reference is made to the ZRP press statement released on 21/02/24 on a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 13/02/24 at the 262 kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, Lutumba. The death toll has risen to 28. Two victims, a man and woman, are yet to be identified.
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An Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck, which had four occupants, near Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM on Thursday, February 13.
The accident occurred as the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle. The bus was travelling from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was heading in the opposite direction.
In response to the incident, Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, suspended Urban Connect Holdings Pvt Ltd from operating its omnibuses on all routes for six months.
Mhona said that the company was not in compliance with the country’s road traffic and safety regulations, leading to the temporary suspension of its operations.

A bus accident in Zimbabwe killed 28 people. The accident happened when an Urban Connect bus crashed into a truck near Lutumba Toll Gate. The bus was trying to pass another vehicle. The Minister of Transport suspended Urban Connect Holdings Pvt Ltd from operating for six months because they didn't follow safety rules. The police are still trying to identify two victims of the accident. The accident happened on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road on February 13.

Urban Connect Bus Accident Death Toll Climbs To 28

The death toll from the road traffic accident that occurred on February 13 along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near the Lutumba tollgate at the 262-kilometre mark, has increased to 26.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, announced on Friday that a female adult, who had been hospitalised at Parirenyatwa Hospital with injuries from the accident, succumbed to her injuries on February 19, 2025. Added Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing to the public to assist in identifying two remaining victims who died in the fatal road traffic accident.
The first unidentified victim is a male adult who was wearing a red t-shirt and black trousers at the time of the accident. The second victim is a female adult who was wearing a black jersey and black trousers.
Anyone with information should report to the nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197.
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A bus accident in Zimbabwe killed 26 people. The police are trying to identify two victims. One is a man in a red shirt and black pants, and the other is a woman in a black shirt and black pants. The police are asking for help from the public to identify them. If anyone has information, they should go to a police station or call the National Complaints Desk.

Urban Connect Bus Accident Death Toll Climbs To 26, Two Victims Remain Unidentified

Former CCC Change Champion in Chief, Nelson Chamisa, has expressed his deep concern over the tragic accident that claimed 25 lives in Beitbridge last Thursday.
The accident occurred when a speeding Beitbridge-bound Urban Connect bus collided head-on with a haulage truck transporting magnesium to Chirundu, near the Lutumba toll gate along the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway.
Chamisa lamented the fact that Zimbabwe has earned the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of road traffic accidents globally.
He said the country’s roads should not be death traps, but safe passages that lead people to their destinations, not places of tragedy. Said Chamisa:
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Travelling in Zimbabwe now is like going to war, you never know if you will make it alive. Our emergency responders are doing their best under difficult circumstances, but a response time of 1-2 hours is simply too long and is costing lives at the accident scene.
Instead of being places of healing, our hospitals are themselves in hospital, have become hospitalised – they are basically death cages where treatment is absent, and survival is a mirage.
We just have too many accidents in our country. The first and biggest accident is the accident of a wrong government.
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Chamisa said the alarming number of accidents on the country’s roads highlights a serious failure in governance and leadership.
He pointed out that the issue reflects not only a lack of proper policy direction but also a failure to take the decisive actions and interventions necessary to address this pressing challenge on Zimbabwe’s roads. He concluded:
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We continue to pray for the families mourning the 24 (sic) lives lost in this tragedy. We also wish all the injured a speedy recovery. May God comfort and strengthen us all.
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Nelson Chamisa is sad about a big accident in Zimbabwe that killed 25 people. He thinks the country's roads are very dangerous and too many accidents happen. He says the government is not doing a good job of making the roads safe. Chamisa wants the government to take more action to prevent accidents. He hopes the families of the people who died in the accident will feel better soon. Chamisa also wants the injured people to get better quickly. He believes that Zimbabwe needs better leaders to make the roads safer.

Chamisa: Travelling On Zimbabwe's Roads Is Now Like Going To War

The dire state of Zimbabwe’s healthcare system was starkly exposed last week following a tragic bus accident in Beitbridge.
Victims of the crash, which resulted in 25 fatalities and dozens of injuries, were photographed at a local hospital with broken bones held together by makeshift casts made from cardboard, sellotape, and cloth.
The accident occurred last Thursday when a speeding Beitbridge-bound Urban Connect bus collided head-on with a haulage truck carrying magnesium to Chirundu near the Lutumba toll gate on the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway.
Images shared online depicted the victims lying helplessly while medical staff, working tirelessly, tried to save lives under incredibly difficult conditions.
Transport Minister Felix Tapiwa Mhona, Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, and Matabeleland South Provincial Minister Eveline Ndlovu visited Beitbridge District Hospital, where they were photographed with the accident victims.
The sight of accident victims’ limbs being held together with cardboard and tape during a photo op was widely condemned as a heartless public relations stunt.
Further investigation revealed that the Urban Connect bus was operating without a valid route permit, and the driver did not have a valid retest certificate.
Renowned lawyer and former Mt Pleasant MP, Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, sharply criticized the government for neglecting the health sector. She said:
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We are not letting this healthcare issue go. Why is the practice of using makeshift cardboard boxes to treat fractures so widespread in our public hospitals? Where is the dignity?
Surely, you must all resign. This level of incompetence borders on the criminal. It’s a mess. We need new leaders.
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In another post on X on Sunday, February 16, 2025, Mahere criticized the government for its failure to provide basic supplies in hospitals. She wrote:
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They promised us affordable, quality healthcare. Instead, they have given us cardboard boxes to use as casts to treat fractures, no clean water in public hospitals, torn hospital beds and no medication. It’s a mess.
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ZANU PF loyalist Kudzai Mutisi, based in South Africa, also weighed in, criticizing his own party’s ministers as ineffective and incapable of providing even the most basic services to the people. He said:
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A Cabinet Minister is witnessing FIRST HAND how his colleague in the Ministry of Health and Child Care has FAILED to do simple things. Felix Mhona will leave the hospital and SAY NOTHING about a dysfunctional system he witnessed.
In fact, he might join the 2030ists asking for more time to play. If you can’t do it now, then you certainly won’t do it even if given 40 more years. The current team of ministers lacks urgency and has misplaced priorities.
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Last week, a bus accident in Zimbabwe left 25 people dead and many injured. Photos showed victims in the hospital with broken bones held together by cardboard, tape, and cloth. The bus was operating without the proper permits and the driver did not have a valid certificate. Many people, including a lawyer and a ZANU PF loyalist, criticized the government for neglecting the healthcare system. They said the use of makeshift casts was unacceptable and that new leaders were needed to fix the problems in hospitals. The sight of accident victims with cardboard casts sparked outrage among the public.

Pictures Of Hospitalised Urban Connect Bus Accident Victims In "Cardboard Casts" Spark Public Outrage

<h2>Statement by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi on the Urban Connect Bus Accident accident:</h2>
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UPDATE ON A FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT THE 262 KM PEG ALONG MASVINGO-BEITBRIDGE ROAD, LUTUMBA
Reference is to the Zimbabwe Republic Police press statement released on 13th February 2025 on a fatal road traffic accident at the 262-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near Lutumba Tollgate.
The death toll has risen to 25.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of 22 of the 25 victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:-
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<li>Gwiba Kezias (51), a male adult of Stoneridge, Harare,</li>
<li>Mudzingwa Origin (47), a male adult of Sese Village, Masvingo,</li>
<li>Tsitsi Mukaro, a female adult of Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Emma Mukaro, a female adult of at Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Punich Masvenhise (45), a male adult of SDP, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Richard Kandororo (37), a male adult of Marindale, Norton,</li>
<li>Vincent Bvumbe (35), a male adult of Shule Shule, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Petronella Murungweni (26), a female adult of Mashavire, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Jeke Paradzai (46), a male adult of Glen Norah, Harare,</li>
<li>Abell Rumbwere, a male adult of Mashavire, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Melissa Jackson (21), a female adult of Warren Park, Harare,</li>
<li>Natasha Tembo, a female adult of SDP, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Gilbert Gwinyai Mafi, a male adult of Mbare, Harare,</li>
<li>Elizabeth Mauto (48), a female adult of Seke, Chitungwiza,</li>
<li>Faustina Zhakata Chibamu, a female adult of Budiriro 5, Harare,</li>
<li>Mutsekwa Josphine, a female adult of Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Mollicious Kahanda (37), a female adult of Holiday Inn, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Douglous Mandira (43), a male adult of Marlborough, Harare,</li>
<li>Angela Tembo, a female adult of SDP, Beitbridge,</li>
<li>Taziva Nyashega a male adult of Hatcliffe, Harare,</li>
<li>Elton Marima, a male adult of Old Medium, Beitbridge.</li>
</ul>
29 injured passengers are receiving treatment at Beitbridge District Hospital while two others are admitted at Gwanda Provincial Hospital and the other 13 victims were transferred to United Bulawayo Group of Hospitals for further medical attention.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing to the public to assist in identifying the remaining three victims.
Meanwhile, the Police urge drivers to be responsible on the roads, promote road safety and avoid overtaking in situations which are clearly not safe to do so.
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NB: The ZRP stated that only 3 of the 25 victims have yet to be identified. However, in the statement above, the ZRP identified 21 victims, not 22, as one of them, Jeke Paradzai (46), was listed twice.

A bus accident in Zimbabwe killed 25 people. The police have named 21 victims so far. Some are getting medical help in hospitals. The police are asking for help to identify 3 more victims. They want drivers to be careful and not take risks on the road. It's important to drive safely to avoid accidents. One person was listed twice by mistake in the names released by the police. The accident happened on the Masvingo-Beitbridge road near Lutumba Tollgate.

Police Name 21 Urban Connect Bus Accident Victims

Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, is contemplating revoking the licence of Urban Connect Bus Service following a tragic accident near Beitbridge on Thursday, which resulted in the deaths of 25 people.
While speaking at a Government-led joint funeral service for the victims in Beitbridge on Friday, Mhona condemned the bus driver for reckless behaviour, suggesting that it may have contributed to the deadly crash. He said:
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Why was he racing towards the toll gate? We may have to remove them from service.
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It has also emerged that the bus driver’s retest expired in 2021, and the bus had no route permit.
Mhona also urged Zimbabweans to refrain from recording videos at accident scenes and to wait for official communication. He said:
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Let’s have respect for the dead and wait for proper transmission of messages. We are likely to cause more harm than good. We will investigate the causes of this accident and act.
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According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the accident occurred at the 262-kilometre peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near Lutumba Toll Gate, around 8 AM on Thursday, 13 February.
An Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck that had four occupants on board.
The crash occurred when the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle. The bus was en route from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was travelling in the opposite direction.

The government might take away Urban Connect Bus Service's license after a terrible accident near Beitbridge where 25 people died. The Minister of Transport is upset with the bus driver for driving recklessly. The bus driver's qualifications were expired, and the bus didn't have the correct permit. The police say the accident happened when the bus tried to pass another car and crashed into a truck. The Minister is asking people not to film accidents and to wait for official information. The government will investigate and take action.

Govt Considers Revoking Urban Connect Bus License After Beitbridge Accident

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster following a tragic accident on the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway that claimed the lives of 24 people on Thursday morning.
In response to the declaration, the government will provide State-assisted burials for the victims of the crash.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the accident occurred when an Urban Connect bus collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck while attempting to overtake another vehicle near the Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM.
In his condolence message, President Mnangagwa urged all motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads for the safety of themselves and their fellow road users. He said:
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The death of 24 Zimbabweans in a head-on collision between an Urban Connect bus and a commercial haulage truck, along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway this morning, left me horrified and heart-broken.
Fellow Zimbabweans, our nation does not deserve this at all, let alone experiencing such a bloody incident at the beginning of the year.
We have to do all what is possible to curb this unjustified loss of life. I therefore appeal to all motorists to exercise extreme caution on our roads, for the sake of both fellow road users and themselves.
All arms of the Government that are responsible for ensuring safety on our roads are thus constantly reminded to work around the clock and evoke all legal means and powers available to them, to reduce and subsequently put an end to such carnage.
Government has, therefore, declared this incident a National disaster and will accord victims of this horrendous crash State- assisted burial.
As I express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to families and relatives who have lost their loved ones in this horrific crash, I also heartily and prayerfully reach out to all those injured and hospitalised, wishing them a speedy recovery.
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A very sad thing happened in Zimbabwe. A bus crashed into a truck, and 24 people died. The president said it is a national disaster and the government will help bury the victims. He wants all drivers to be careful on the road. He feels very sad and wants to prevent more accidents. He sends his condolences to the families of the people who died and wishes a quick recovery to those who got hurt. It is a very sad time for Zimbabwe.

Horrified And Heart-broken: Mnangagwa Declares Urban Connect Bus Accident A National Disaster

Police have confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that occurred at the 262-kilometre peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road near Lutumba Toll Gate at around 8 AM on Thursday, 13 February.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said 24 people lost their lives when an Urban Connect bus, carrying 65 passengers, collided head-on with an Auro Transport haulage truck, which had four occupants on board.
According to Commissioner Nyathi, the accident occurred as the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle.
The bus was travelling from Harare to Beitbridge, while the truck was travelling in the opposite direction.
The number of injured remains undetermined, but the victims’ bodies have been transported to Beitbridge District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. The injured are being treated at the same hospital.

A very sad accident happened on the road near Lutumba Toll Gate. A bus and a truck crashed into each other, and 24 people died. The bus was trying to pass another car. The bus was going to Beitbridge from Harare, and the truck was going the other way. We still don't know how many people got hurt. The bodies of the people who died are at the hospital, and the injured people are getting help there too. It's a very sad day for everyone.

24 Killed In Horror Crash Near Lutumba Toll Gate... New Details Emerge

Twenty-four people died, and more than thirty others were injured in a head-on collision between an Urban Connect bus and a commercial truck, 21km north of Beitbridge on Thursday morning.
Beitbridge District Medical Officer, Dr Lenos Samhere, confirmed the deaths to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/live-scores-dead-dozens-injured-in-bus-truck-crash-on-beitbridge-masvingo-highway/">Chronicle</a>, saying 17 people died on the spot, while seven succumbed to head injuries at the hospital. He said:
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We are still busy on the ground. We’ll have a better picture of the exact figures at a later stage.
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Witnesses said that the bus, en route to Beitbridge, collided with a truck travelling to Chirundu, just 21 km past the Lutumba tollgate.
Beitbridge residents flocked to the local hospital, hoping to find out if their relatives were among the victims.
The Civil Protection Committee, along with the police and members of the national army, was said to be on the scene.

A bus and a truck crashed near Beitbridge, leaving 24 people dead and over 30 injured. 17 people died at the scene, and 7 more died in the hospital. The bus was going to Beitbridge, and the truck was heading to Chirundu. Beitbridge residents went to the hospital to check on their loved ones. The authorities are investigating the accident. It was a very tragic day for everyone involved.

24 Dead, 30 Injured In Bus And Truck Collision Near Beitbridge

Seventeen people have been arrested for taking photographs with their smartphones at the scene of a road traffic accident in Harare.
The accident occurred on Wednesday morning at the busy intersection of Sam Nujoma Street and Robert Mugabe Road in central Harare, resulting in several injuries.
A commuter omnibus, attempting to overtake a City of Harare refuse compactor while evading arrest failed to complete the manoeuvre and collided with the vehicle, injuring several commuters.
Police arrested the individuals, who were taking pictures, and confiscated their cellphones.
The practice of recording and posting accident scenes on social media has become increasingly common.
In cases of serious injuries or fatalities, relatives and friends may learn about the tragedy through photos posted on social media before the police have had a chance to properly identify the victims and inform their next of kin.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

17 people were arrested for taking pictures of a car crash in Harare. The accident happened at a busy intersection and several people were hurt. The police took their phones away because taking pictures of accidents on social media is becoming more common. Sometimes, people find out about accidents through pictures before the police have a chance to tell their families. It is important to be respectful and not share pictures of serious accidents online.

Police Confiscate Phones, Arrest 17 For Photographing Harare Traffic Accident Scene

A Mercedes Benz was reduced to a charred shell after a head-on collision with a Honda Fit at the 220-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mutare Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident, saying both vehicles had two passengers on board.
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Tragically, three people lost their lives in the accident, while two others sustained injuries. Said Comm. Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 220-kilometre peg along Harare – Mutare Road, near Die Guns Turn Off on 10th December 2024 at around 1500 hours.
Three people were killed while two others were injured when a Mercedes Benz vehicle with two passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a Honda Fit vehicle carrying two passengers.
As a result of the accident, the Mercedes Benz vehicle caught fire and was burnt to a shell.
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The three victims were positively identified by their next of kin as follows: Charles Saurombe (31), a male adult of Tsvingwe, Penhalonga, Mutare, Tafadzwa Jemwa (47), a female adult of Zambuko Trust, Harare Desire Tinarwo (31), a male adult of Zambuko Trust, Mutare.
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Comm. Nyathi said the bodies of the victims were taken to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital. He added:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should abide by all road rules and regulations and avoid speeding to curb road accidents.
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More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

A Mercedes Benz and a Honda Fit crashed on a road in Zimbabwe, causing the Mercedes to catch on fire and become destroyed. Three people died in the crash, and two others were hurt. The police say it happened because the cars collided head-on. The victims were named, and their bodies were taken to the hospital. The injured people are also in the hospital. The police are reminding everyone to follow road rules and not drive too fast to prevent accidents.

Mercedes Benz Reduced To Charred Metal After Collision With Honda Fit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of five people who tragically lost their lives in a road traffic accident along Machongwe-Tarka Road in Chimanimani on Tuesday afternoon.
The accident occurred around 4:30 PM when the driver of a Nissan Diesel truck lost control of the vehicle. The truck veered off the road at a curve, resulting in the fatalities and leaving two others injured.
Police have identified the victims as follows:
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<li>Beloved Mashava (34), a male adult of Manase Village, Chimanimani.</li>
<li>Constance Makoyani (26), a female adult of Chiumba Village, Chimanimani.</li>
<li>Frank Muusha (34), a male adult of Muusha Village, Chimanimani.</li>
<li>Christopher Rice (49), a male adult of Hangani Village, Chimanimani.</li>
<li>Nobert Magayo (26), a male adult of Chikukwa Village, Chimanimani.</li>
</ul>
Commissioner Nyathi implored motorists to avoid speeding when travelling on the country’s roads, especially when carrying goods passengers, and also not to mix goods and people.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Five people died in a truck accident in Zimbabwe. The driver lost control of the truck and went off the road, causing the accident. Two people were injured. The names of the victims were Beloved Mashava, Constance Makoyani, Frank Muusha, Christopher Rice, and Nobert Magayo. The police are warning drivers to drive safely and not mix goods and people in their vehicles.

Police Release Names Of Victims Of Chimanimani Truck Accident

Two people were killed while five others were injured in a road traffic accident that occurred at the 225-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road at around 5:30 PM on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident, saying a Toyota Land cruiser vehicle veered off the road and overturned before landing on its wheels. He said:
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were injured when a Toyota Land cruiser vehicle veered off the road and overturned before landing on its wheels at the 225 kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road on 30th October 2024 at around 1530 hours. The bodies of the victims were taken to Mvuma Hospital mortuary for post mortem while four of the injured victims were admitted at the same hospital. The other injured victim was referred to a hospital in Harare for further medical attention.
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Commissioner Nyathi urged motorists to adhere to the country’s road rules and regulations to help reduce accidents and avoid speeding on the roads.
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Two people died in a car crash on Harare-Masvingo Road. Five others got hurt. The accident happened when a Toyota Land Cruiser went off the road, flipped, and landed on its wheels. The injured people were taken to Mvuma Hospital. Four stayed there, but one had to go to a hospital in Harare. The police said people should follow road rules to stop accidents like this.

Two Dead, Five Injured In Harare-Masvingo Road Accident

A 19-year-old man tragically died after being run over by a Toyota Coaster driven by his father near Landa Shops in Ushewekunze, Harare.
Police said the teenager had gone under the vehicle to fix a mechanical fault while the engine was running.
Unfortunately, the vehicle moved and crushed the man’s head. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Sally Mugabe Hospital for medical care. Police said:
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ZRP is investigating a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 18/10/24 along an unnamed road near Landa Shops, Ushewekunze, Harare. A 19-year-old man died after he was run over by a Toyota Coaster vehicle registration number ABS 2996 which was being driven by his father. The victim had allegedly gone under the vehicle to fix a mechanical fault that the vehicle had developed while the engine was running. As a result, the vehicle moved and crushed the victim’s head. The victim died on his way to Sally Mugabe Hospital.
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In a separate incident, Police said eight people were injured when a Stallion Cruise bus with 16 passengers on board was involved in a serious road traffic accident which occurred at the 60-kilometre peg along Mutare-Masvingo Road on Saturday.
The bus veered off the road to the left, overturned once and landed on its left side. The injured victims were taken to Mutambara Mission Hospital for treatment.
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A 19-year-old boy died after his father accidentally ran over him with their car while trying to fix it. The boy was taken to the hospital but couldn't survive. In another incident, a bus with passengers crashed, injuring eight people.

Teenager Dies After Being Run Over By Father's Car

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:
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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.
</blockquote>
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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Two separate road accidents in Zimbabwe on Friday left four people dead and several others injured. In one accident, a Toyota Probox carrying ten passengers overturned, killing two and injuring one. The vehicle was likely operating as an illegal taxi. In the second accident, a Toyota Sprinter and a Nissan UD lorry collided, resulting in two deaths and three injuries. The accidents highlight the dangers of overloading vehicles and violating traffic regulations. The victims' bodies were taken to nearby hospitals for examination.

Four People Killed In Two Separate Road Accidents On Friday

The five pedestrians killed in Bindura on Saturday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck them were young girls from the same extended family.
In a statement posted on the official ZRP X page on Sunday, 29 September, Police confirmed the accident, saying a Nissan Primera, carrying one passenger, veered off the road and struck six pedestrians who were walking along the roadside before overturning and landing on its roof. Police said:
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The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 28/09/24 at around 1604 hours at the 90-kilometre peg along Harare-Mukumbura Road in which five people were killed.
A Nissan Primeira vehicle with one passenger on board hit six pedestrians who were walking along the road after the vehicle had veered off the road before overturning and landing on its roof.
As a result, three pedestrians died on the spot and two died upon admission at Bindura Hospital. Another pedestrian and a passenger in the Nissan Primeira vehicle were injured and were admitted at Bindura Hospital.
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According to <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/five-related-girls-killed-one-injured-in-fatal-road-accident/">ZBC News</a>, the girls lived at Bindura Rural District Farm compound.
A witness, Mikirina Julius, said the accident happened so fast that she did not realise her young relatives had been killed. She said:
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When I crossed the road, I saw the kids and crossed the road when I looked back I heard the car screeching and it had overturned and I got to the scene and I started crying. I didn’t even realise the children who died were my sisters.
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Bindura Assistant District Development Coordinator, Llydia Hlabati said the Civil Protection Unit is mobilising assistance for the bereaved family. Said Hlabati:
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As CPU Bindura district, we compiled a report which we sent to the head office. We are hoping the children will be buried by the government.
We are deeply touched because all these girls are near the same age and they are coming from one homestead.
They were staying at their uncle’s house, so it’s painful they were all staying at one homestead.
</blockquote>
Four of the girls, two aged 14 and two aged 13, died at the scene, while the fifth girl, whose age is unknown, passed away after being admitted to Bindura Hospital.
A sixth child sustained serious head injuries and a fractured right leg and is currently hospitalised at Bindura Hospital.
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Five young girls from the same family were killed by a speeding car in Bindura. The car hit them while they were walking on the road, killing five of them and injuring one. The girls were all young and lived in the same place. The accident happened so fast that one witness didn't even realize her sisters were the ones who died. The community is helping the family during this difficult time. Four girls died on the spot, and the fifth girl died in the hospital. Another girl is seriously injured in the hospital.

Five Young Girls From One Family Killed By Speeding Car In Bindura

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Tuesday, 17 September, released the names of the victims of two fatal road traffic accidents that occurred in Masvingo and Rusape on 14 September 2024 where seven people were killed.
Police said a Nissan Serena carrying eight occupants veered off the road and overturned after its rear right tyre burst at around 7:25 AM, approximately 60 kilometres along Roy–Chiredzi Road. Four people lost their lives, and four others sustained injuries.
The names of four victims who were killed in the Masvingo accident are:
<ul>
<li>Siyano Nyamande (40), a female adult of Crownhill, Borrowdale, Harare</li>
<li>Priscilla Musembwa (64), a female adult of Biddulph, Cranborne, Harare</li>
<li>Memory Kwenda (40), a female adult of Dzivarasekwa, Harare</li>
<li>Epson Nyamande (45), a male adult of Crownhill, Borrowdale, Harare</li>
</ul>
In the Rusape accident, a Toyota Hilux with two passengers was involved in a head-on collision with another Toyota Hilux carrying eight passengers.
The accident occurred at the 60-kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road, resulting in three fatalities and seven injuries.
Two of the three victims who were killed in the Rusape accident were identified by their next of kin as follows:
<ul>
<li>Madekufamba Viginia, a female adult of Mundopa Village, Makoni, Rusape</li>
<li>Kadungure Clement (53), a male adult of Kamba Village, Makoni, Rusape</li>
</ul>
The other victim had already been identified by the next of kin as Chigwese Tendai Amon (52), a male adult of Neshena Village, Makoni.
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The police named the people who died in two deadly car accidents in Zimbabwe. In one accident in Masvingo, four people died and four were hurt when a car crashed. The victims were Siyano Nyamande, Priscilla Musembwa, Memory Kwenda, and Epson Nyamande. In another accident in Rusape, three people died and seven were hurt in a collision. The victims were Madekufamba Viginia, Kadungure Clement, and Chigwese Tendai Amon. It's sad news when people lose their lives in accidents.

ZRP Names Victims Of Deadly Masvingo And Rusape Road Accidents

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged motorists to exercise caution and refrain from overtaking when it is unsafe, following two tragic road traffic accidents that claimed seven lives in Masvingo and Rusape on Saturday, September 14.
In a statement issued on Sunday, September 15, ZRP Chief Staff Officer for Press and Public Relations, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incidents.
In one accident, a Nissan Serena carrying eight occupants veered off the road and overturned after its rear right tyre burst at around 7:25 AM, approximately 60 kilometres along Roy–Chiredzi Road. Four people lost their lives, and four others sustained injuries.
In the second incident, a Toyota Hilux with two passengers was involved in a head-on collision with another Toyota Hilux carrying eight passengers.
Commissioner Nyathi said the second accident occurred at the 60-kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road, resulting in three fatalities and seven injuries. Reads the statement:
FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN MASVINGO AND RUSAPE
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms two separate fatal road traffic accidents which occurred in Masvingo and Rusape on 14th September 2024, resulting in the loss of seven lives.
In one of the accidents, a Nissan Serena vehicle with eight occupants veered off the road and overturned before landing on its side after the rear right tyre of the vehicle burst on 14th September 2024 at around 0725 hours at the 60-kilometre peg along Roy–Chiredzi Road. Subsequently, four people were killed while four others were injured.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Msiso Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital. The victims have not yet been identified by their next of kin.
In another fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 60-kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road, three people were killed while seven others were injured when a Toyota Hilux vehicle with two passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with another Toyota Hilux vehicle with eight passengers on board.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Rusape General Hospital for post-mortem while the injured were admitted to the same hospital.
One of the three victims was identified by the next of kin as listed:-
Chigwese Tendai Amon (52), a male adult of Neshena Village, Makoni.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores motorists to exercise caution and avoid overtaking when it is not safe to do so.
Above all, drivers are reminded to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on a journey.
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The police in Zimbabwe are warning drivers to be careful on the roads after two accidents that killed 7 people in Masvingo and Rusape. In one accident, a car overturned because a tire burst, killing 4 and injuring 4. In another accident, two cars crashed head-on, killing 3 and injuring 7. The police are reminding drivers to be cautious and not overtake when it is unsafe. They also said drivers should make sure their cars are safe before going on a journey.

7 Killed, 11 Injured In Accidents In Masvingo And Rusape

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Friday confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at around 6:00 AM.
The accident occurred at the 217 km peg along the Harare-Masvingo road.
Police said a UD truck carrying three passengers veered into the lane of an oncoming Freightliner truck, which also had three passengers on board resulting in a head-on collision.
Tragically, three people lost their lives in the accident. Their bodies were transported to Mvuma District Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
Two other people sustained injuries and were admitted to the same hospital for treatment.
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A very bad car crash happened on a road in Zimbabwe. Two big trucks crashed into each other head-on. Three people died in the crash and two others got hurt. The police are investigating what happened. The bodies of the people who died were taken to the hospital for examination. The injured people are also in the hospital getting treatment. It's a very sad and scary situation for everyone involved.

3 People Killed, 2 Injured In Head-on Collision Near Mvuma

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of five victims from a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on September 3, 2024, at the 222-kilometre mark along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
The accident involved a head-on collision between a Ford Ranger vehicle and a haulage truck, resulting in the deaths of seven people. Initially, police reported six fatalities but later revised the number to seven.
In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that six of the victims have been positively identified by their next of kin. He said:
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Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s post on the X platform regarding a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on the 3rd September 2024 at around 0800 hours at the 222-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, Beitbridge.
The death toll has risen to seven.
Six victims have so far been identified by their next of kin. The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of five of the six victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:
<ul>
<li>Farai Rateiwa, a male adult of Makoni, Rusape.</li>
<li>Andrew Dembura, a male adult of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>Felistas Bhasitera, a female adult of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>Isabel Dembura (9), a female juvenile of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>Hilfrasia Dembura (6), a female juvenile of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo.</li>
<li>The other victim is a foreign national.</li>
</ul>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores motorists to observe all road regulations when travelling on the country’s roads.
Above all, motorists are urged not to overtake in situations which are clearly not safe to do so.
</blockquote>
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A tragic road accident happened on Masvingo-Beitbridge Road in Zimbabwe, where a Ford Ranger and a truck collided, killing seven people. The police have identified five victims, including adults from Makoni and Zaka, and two young girls. The police urge drivers to follow road rules and not overtake when it's not safe. This accident is a sad reminder of the importance of driving safely on the roads.

Police Identify 5 Victims In Deadly Masvingo-Beitbridge Road Accident

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that occurred on September 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM at the 70-kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Plumtree Road.
Police said the incident involved a Toyota Allex vehicle carrying six occupants, which veered off the road after colliding with a cow. The force of the impact caused the car to overturn.
Three people died while three others sustained injuries. Police said:
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The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 01/09/24 at around 1830 hours at the 70 kilometre peg along Bulawayo- Plumtree Road.
Three people were killed while three others were injured when a Toyota Allex vehicle with six occupants veered off the road before overturning after hitting a cow.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Plumtree District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital.
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In a separate incident, 14 people were injured when a Toyota Hiace kombi carrying 16 passengers veered off the road due to a left tyre burst.
The accident occurred on September 2, 2024, at approximately 5:00 AM at the 125-kilometre peg along the Harare-Nyampanda Road.
The injured people were subsequently admitted to Mutoko Hospital for treatment.
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A car hit a cow, overturned, and three people died. Three others were hurt.  Another car crashed because a tire burst, and 14 people were injured. The first accident happened in Bulawayo, while the second occurred in Harare. The injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. It's important to be careful while driving to avoid accidents and stay safe.

Three Killed After Toyota Allex Vehicle Hits A Cow

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that took place this morning, September 3, 2024, at the 223-kilometre mark along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
In a statement, police said the accident involved a Ford Ranger vehicle and a haulage truck, resulting in a devastating head-on collision. Sadly, six people lost their lives in the incident. Reads the statement:
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The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred this morning on 03/09/24 at the 223-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
Six people were killed when a Ford Ranger vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a haulage truck.
Police are currently attending the accident scene. More details will be released in due course.
</blockquote>
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A bad car crash happened on a road in Zimbabwe. A Ford Ranger car crashed into a truck, killing six people. The police are investigating what happened. It happened on September 3, 2024, on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road. More information will be given later. It is a sad situation where people lost their lives. The police are working on figuring out how the accident occurred and what caused it.

Six Killed In Ford Ranger And Haulage Truck Collision On Masvingo-Beitbridge Road

Thirteen (13) people were killed while more than a hundred (100) were injured in two separate road traffic accidents which occurred on Friday evening in Masvingo and Gokwe.
In a statement issued on Friday, 09 August, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they will release full details on the two road traffic accidents on 10 August 2024. Reads the statement:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms two fatal road traffic accidents which occurred this evening in Masvingo and Gokwe where a total of 13 people have died.
In the Masvingo accident which occurred at around 1630 hours, a Chikozho bus which was travelling from Masvingo to Topora along the Masvingo-Zano Road with 105 passengers on board (75 seated and 30 standing) went out of the road while negotiating a steep gradient. The bus then hit a dwala and overturned.
Seven people died while 99 were injured. 65 were treated and discharged for minor injuries at Topora Clinic while 33 who sustained serious injuries were taken to Morgenster Hospital and Masvingo General Hospital for medical attention.
Police officers are currently at the scene.
In the Gokwe accident which occurred at around 1800 hours this evening, a Nissan Sulphy hit a pot hole at the four kilometre peg along Gokwe-Siabuwa Road and in the process had a head on collision with a Nissan AD Van vehicle with nine occupants. Six people died, three from each vehicle.
Eight people were injured, three critically and five sustained moderate injuries.
They were taken to Gokwe General Hospital for medical attention.
The Police will release full details on the two road traffic accidents on 10th August 2024.
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Thirteen people died and over a hundred were hurt in two different road accidents in Masvingo and Gokwe. One accident involved a bus with 105 people, and seven died. The other crash had two cars hitting each other, and six people died. Many were injured and taken to hospitals for help. The police will give more details about the accidents later. It is very sad news about accidents causing so much harm and sadness to families.

13 People Killed, 107 Injured In Masvingo, Gokwe Road Accidents

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday, August 7, at around 7:20 PM. The incident took place at the 53-kilometre-peg along the Harare-Mutare highway.
In a statement, ZRP spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said that a Ford Ranger vehicle carrying two passengers collided head-on with a Honda Fit vehicle transporting five passengers.
The tragic collision resulted in the deaths of five individuals, while four others sustained injuries. The victims were identified as follows:
<ul>
<li>Phillip Sithole (34), a male adult of Morningside, Mutare</li>
<li>Jimmy Tinashe Sithole (28), a male adult of Morningside, Mutare</li>
<li>Samuel Sithole (27), a male adult of Morningside, Mutare</li>
<li>Rumbidzai Mlambo, a female adult of Morningside, Mutare</li>
<li>Laquisha Sithole (2), a female juvenile of Morningside, Mutare.</li>
</ul>
Added Comm. Nyathi:
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The bodies of the victims were taken to Marondera Hospital mortuary for post mortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should observe stipulated speed limits and abide by all road rules and regulations in-order to curb road traffic accidents.
Above all, motorists are implored to avoid overtaking when it is not safe to do so or in areas with poor visibility.
</blockquote>
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Five people died and four were injured in a car crash on the Harare-Mutare highway. A Ford Ranger and a Honda Fit collided head-on. The victims were identified, including an adult male and female from Morningside, Mutare, and a 2-year-old girl. The injured are in the hospital. The police say drivers need to follow speed limits and rules to prevent accidents. They should not overtake in unsafe places. It's important to drive safely and be careful on the roads.

Five Killed, Four Injured In Head-on Collision On Harare-Mutare Highway

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 28 July at around 1.30 PM along the Mutare-Masvingo Road at the 134-kilometre peg.
Police said a Mitsubishi Colt vehicle was travelling along the road when its front right tyre suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The Mitsubishi Colt then veered off the road and overturned multiple times before eventually landing back on its wheels.
The accident resulted in the tragic deaths of three people who were travelling in the Mitsubishi Colt.
Nine other occupants of the vehicle sustained various injuries and were rushed to the nearby Birchenough Bridge Hospital for medical treatment.
The bodies of the deceased were also transported to the hospital’s mortuary for post-mortem examinations.
In a separate incident on the same day, at around 5:45 AM, a head-on collision occurred along Willowvale Road, opposite the Old Willowvale Flats in Harare.
A Toyota Hiace Kombi, which was carrying several passengers, collided head-on with a Honda Fit vehicle.
The impact of the collision resulted in the death of one individual, while 13 others suffered injuries of varying severity.
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Three people died and nine were hurt when a Mitsubishi Colt car crashed on Mutare-Masvingo Road. The tire burst, and the driver lost control of the car, which then flipped over. The injured people were taken to the hospital. In another accident, a Toyota Hiace Kombi crashed into a Honda Fit, killing one person and injuring 13 others in Harare. The police are investigating the accidents to understand what happened. It's important to drive safely and follow the rules of the road to avoid accidents.

3 Killed, 9 Injured As Overloaded Mitsubishi Colt Vehicle Overturns

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the Harare-Bulawayo highway at the 164-kilometre peg on July 26, 2024, at around 6 PM.
In a statement, Police said two pedestrians and the driver of a Nissan Sulphy vehicle were killed when the vehicle veered off the road and struck the pedestrians who were waiting for transport at the Ngwena bus stop.
In addition to the three fatalities, two passengers travelling in the Nissan Sulphy vehicle were injured in the incident.
The bodies of the victims have been transported to the Kwekwe General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination, while the injured passengers are currently receiving treatment at the same hospital.
The accident occurred just a day after two pedestrians were killed, and two others were injured when a Nissan NP200 vehicle, which had no passengers on board, veered off the road and struck the victims who were walking along a footpath approximately 70 metres away from the road.
This fatal accident occurred on the Masvingo-Mbalabala Road, at the 103-kilometre peg, on July 25, 2024, at around 7 AM.
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Two pedestrians waiting for a bus were hit by a car and died. The accident happened on the road in Zimbabwe. The driver of the car also died. Two other people in the car were hurt. Another accident the day before also caused deaths and injuries when a car hit pedestrians. The police are investigating both accidents. The bodies of the victims were taken to the hospital for examination, and the injured are being treated. It's important to be careful on the road to avoid accidents like these.

Vehicle Strikes And Kills Two Pedestrians Waiting For Transport At Bus Stop

Police have confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the Masvingo-Mbalabala Road, at the 103-kilometre peg, on July 25, 2024, at around 7 AM.
Police said two pedestrians were killed, and two others were injured when a Nissan NP200 vehicle, which had no passengers on board, veered off the road and struck the victims who were walking along a footpath approximately 70 metres away from the road.
The bodies of the deceased victims were transported to the Zvishavane District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations, while the injured individuals, as well as the driver of the vehicle, were admitted to the same hospital for medical treatment.
In an unrelated incident, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed a serious road traffic accident which occurred at Bradford Turn-off along Bulawayo Road, Harare on the 20th of July.
12 passengers were injured when a Toyota Hiace Kombi registration number AGB 3305 with 20 passengers on board, veered off the road and landed on its left side.
Police said the injured victims were referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for treatment.
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Two deadly accidents in Zimbabwe recently. In the first, a car hit 4 people on a footpath, killing 2. The injured were taken to the hospital. In another incident, a minibus carrying 20 people crashed, injuring 12. They were also taken to the hospital. Police are investigating both accidents. Stay safe on the road!

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