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THE HERALD- Seven people died while five others were injured when the Toyota Quantum they were travelling in had an accident at the 120-kilometre peg along the Harare-Nyamapanda highway yesterday afternoon.
The vehicle was travelling towards Harare and on approaching the 120 km peg, it is alleged that its front right tyre burst, resulting in the driver losing control.
The vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree. It then caught fire.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
He said five of the seven people who were killed have already been identified.
Bongani Ndlovu
Mathew Masinge