Online Reporter
Sixteen journalists and staff members from The Masvingo Mirror were involved in a road accident this morning while returning from a strategic planning workshop.
The commuter omnibus they were travelling in overturned three times at the 25km peg near Mutimurefu Prison on the Masvingo-Mutare Road.
All occupants sustained injuries, some of them severe, and are currently receiving treatment at two hospitals in Masvingo.
In a statement, the organisation confirmed the development.
“It is with deep sadness that we confirm a serious road accident involving 16 journalists and support staff from The Masvingo Mirror, along with a one-month-old baby.
“Among those seriously injured are our bureau chiefs Increase Gumbo, Alvina Chiwanika, and Prisca Manyiwa-Masuku.”



