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SIX people died and twelve others were injured when a Mazda BT50 was hit from behind by a haulage truck.
The incident occurred around 1.30 pm at the 35-kilometre mark along the Mutare-Marange road.
The Mazda BT50, which was carrying 17 passengers and traveling towards 22 Miles, had been giving way to a stationary truck at the Marange Turn-off when the collision occurred.
In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the haulge truck driver fled the scene after the accident.
Asst Com Nyathi identified the deceased as:
1)Anna Tariro Machangachanga, a 30-year-old female adult from Sakubva, Mutare
2)Joyce Duchi, an adult female from Mushunje Primary School, Mutare
3) Portia Nyamajo, a 43-year-old female adult from Chikanga 2, Mutare
4) Nomatter Hwenzira, a 35-year-old female adult from Mushunje Primary School, Mutare
5) Tsitsi Masuzhe, a 47-year-old female adult from Dangamvura, Mutare
6) Addella Henzira, a 1-year-old female juvenile from Mushunje Primary School, Mutare.
Assist Comm Nyathi said the bodies of the deceased were transported to the Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. The injured people are also admitted to the same hospital for medical treatment.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter