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Fidelis Chavarike
Post Reporter
A 4-YEAR-OLD passenger died from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident when the vehicle she was boarding veered off the road, hit a tree and landed on its side on Monday afternoon just outside Mutare.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka said the accident occurred at the 7km peg along Mutare-Chimanimani Highway.
“The driver, Aliyama Nyakunwe (19) was driving towards Chimanimani with Anisha Nyakunwe (4) on board. Upon reaching the 7km peg, the left front wheel suddenly dislocated from the vehicle resulting in the driver losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road, hit a tree and landed on its left side in a ditch,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
He said the passenger was pronounced dead upon arrival at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital due to severe head injuries sustained in the accident.
Mutare police traffic unit attended the scene.
Assistant Inspector Chinyoka said urged drivers to exercise caution on the roads.
“We urge all drivers to regularly inspect their vehicles, ensure they are roadworthy and address any mechanical issues promptly to prevent accidents and save lives on our roads,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
