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Crime Reporter
FOUR people died on the spot while 10 others were injured when a commuter omnibus they were travelling in veered off the road and overturned near Sunway City turn-off along the Harare-Mutare highway yesterday afternoon.
The driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in it rolling three times.
The commuter omnibus was on its way to Marondera with 18 passengers on board.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred today (yesterday) at around 1330 hours along Harare-Mutare Road near Sunway City turn-off.
“Four people died on the spot while 10 others were injured when a Toyota Hiace kombi carrying 18 passengers veered off the road before overturning and landing on its wheels.
“The injured victims are admitted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. More details to be released in due course,” he said.
Investigations have revealed that the driver was occupying the inner lane and on approaching Sunway City turn-off, he lost control of the vehicle and it veered off the road.
Police have since urged motorists, especially public service vehicle drivers, to avoid speeding and to obey traffic rules and regulations.
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