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“The two children were separately rushed to hospital by well-wishers,” he said.
“The accident victims were members of the Vadzidzi Apostolic Church who were going to Gowora for a camp meeting.
“The accident occurred around midday and we all rushed to the scene to assist.”
Police Chief Superintendent Ephraim Nyakata attended the scene and confirmed that the accident was caused by a tyre burst .
“Thirteen people died in the accident and others were injured. Our observation as the police is that there was a tyre burst and the vehicle veered off the road before smashing on a tree,” he said.
“That resulted in the deaths and injuries.”
Chief Supt Nyakata urged motorists to remove the tyres on vehicles they buy from Japan and replace them with new tyres designed for tropical roads.
Mashonaland Central Governor Cde Martin Dinha, Chief Magistrate Mr Mishrod Guvamombe, Mashonaland Central Area Public Prosecutor Mr Emmanuel Muchenga and senior police officers were among the first people to arrive at the scene.
Online Reporter
Charles Duri