Police have released the names of the seven victims of the tragic road traffic accident in Kuwadzana, which occurred just before sunrise on Thursday.
A Toyota Hiace kombi collided with a fuel tanker along the Harare-Bulawayo Road at the Kuwadzana 7 turn-off, resulting in the fatalities.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), on Friday said the victims were identified by their next of kin as follows:
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<li>Susan Fly (37), a female adult of Kuwadzana 5, Harare.</li>
<li>Taonezvi Makumbe (54), a male adult of Kuwadzana 5, Harare.</li>
<li>Benson Musimi (36), a male adult of Kuwadzana 5, Harare</li>
<li>Romeo Mahefu (20), a male adult of Kuwadzana 5, Harare.</li>
<li>Egnes Maenzanise (48), a female adult of Kuwadzana 5, Harare</li>
<li>Neli Gwezera (27), a male adult of Kuwadzana 5, Harare.</li>
<li>Aleck Dambaza (37), a male adult of Kuwadzana 5, Harare.</li>
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Commissioner Nyathi implored public service vehicle operators to observe all road rules and regulations when travelling on the country’s roads to safeguard lives and for motorists to exercise caution and practice good driving conduct to promote road safety.
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Seven people died in a car crash in Kuwadzana. The victims were Susan Fly, Taonezvi Makumbe, Benson Musimi, Romeo Mahefu, Egnes Maenzanise, Neli Gwezera, and Aleck Dambaza. The accident happened when a van crashed into a fuel tanker. The police want drivers to follow road rules and be safe. It is important for everyone to be careful on the roads to avoid accidents like this one.

Police Release Names Of Kuwadzana Accident Victims

Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has expressed sorrow over the death of seven people in a road traffic accident that occurred at Kuwadzana 7 turn-off in Harare on Thursday morning.
Seven people were killed and four others injured when the driver of a commuter omnibus (kombi) failed to give way at traffic lights and collided with a haulage truck. Said Mhona:
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On behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development and on my own behalf, I convey our heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families. We mourn the demise of young men and women who perished in this crash.
Our thoughts are with all the families of the people who were killed in the crash and our prayers are with those injured as they continue to receive treatment and care. We wish them speedy recuperation.
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Mhona said the accident is yet another call to all transport operators, motorists, and members of the public to adhere to road traffic rules and exercise caution on the road. He added:
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Whilst the traffic lights at the intersection were working, it is concerning to note that the driver of the commuter omnibus proceeded when he was supposed to stop.
This was reckless and thus a blatant violation of our road traffic rules and regulations. Consequently, the driver is being charged with culpable homicide.
I wish to remind and warn all transport operators, motorists, and members of the public that the Ministry will take stern measures to preserve the safety and security of the commuting public.
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Culpable homicide refers to the unlawful killing of another person without intent to kill but with a degree of negligence or recklessness. It is categorised as a less severe charge than murder, as it may involve circumstances where the perpetrator did not have the explicit intention to cause death.
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A Kombi driver in Kuwadzana caused an accident that killed seven people. The Minister of Transport expressed sadness. The driver did not follow traffic rules and is being charged with culpable homicide. This means he caused death due to negligence. People need to drive safely to avoid accidents like this. The government will take action to keep people safe on the road. We should all remember to follow the rules when driving.

Kombi Driver In Kuwadzana Accident Charged With Culpable Homicide

The death toll from a road traffic accident at the junction of Harare-Bulawayo Road and First Street, near the Kuwadzana 7 turn-off, has risen to seven. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed this update on their X page on Thursday afternoon.
The accident occurred along the Harare-Bulawayo Road, at the Kuwadzana 7 turn-off near the traffic-controlled intersection of First Street and Bulawayo Road in Harare at around 5:10 AM.
Initially, spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi reported that five people had died and six others were injured in the incident.
The accident occurred when a Toyota Hiace kombi, carrying an undetermined number of passengers, turned right into Bulawayo Road directly in front of an oncoming fuel tanker, resulting in a fatal collision.
The bodies of the victims were transported to Sally Mugabe Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations, while the injured individuals were receiving treatment at the same hospital.
Commissioner Nyathi added that the victims have not yet been identified by their next of kin.
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Seven people have died in a car crash in Kuwadzana, Zimbabwe. The accident happened when a minibus turned in front of a fuel tanker. Initially, five people were reported dead and six were injured. The victims have not been identified yet. The injured are being treated in the hospital. The bodies of the victims have been taken for post-mortem examination. The accident happened early in the morning at a junction in Harare. The police confirmed the update on their page.

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