admin
and Defence Forces Day holidays.
Police also impounded 756 unroadworthy vehicles.
During the same period last year, 29 people were killed, while 23 others were seriously injured in 198 traffic accidents recorded.
Police spokesperson Superintendent Andrew Phiri yesterday said 279 accidents were recorded this year.
“From August 4 at 9am to yesterday (Tuesday) we recorded 279 accidents of which 16 were fatal and killed 22 people, while 250 others were injured,” Supt Phiri said.
He attributed the accidents to speeding, tyre bursts, misjudgment and failing to give way.
“Most of the accident reports received so far show that motorists are not heeding warnings by the police to exercise caution on roads as they are caused by speeding and negligent driving,” Supt Phiri said.
He called upon motorists to be extremely cautious and observe the road rules and regulations.
“I urge drivers to exercise extreme caution on the roads so that they preserve life,” he said.
Supt Phiri said Harare recorded the highest number of accidents, while Matabeleland South recorded the least.
August has become one of the bloodiest months in the country as many people are killed on Zimbabwe’s roads.
On July 30 this year, 19 people were killed when members of the African Apostolic Church led by Bishop Paul Mwazha were involved in an accident.
On August 3, 16 people died when a kombi heading for Harare from Mutare was involved in an accident in Nyazura.
Online Reporter