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Crime Reporter
Thirteen people have died while 107 were injured in separate road accidents which occurred in Masvingo and Gokwe this evening.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accidents.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms two fatal road traffic accidents which occurred this evening in Masvingo and Gokwe where a total of 13 people have died,” he said.
In the Masvingo accident which occurred at around 1630 hours, a Chikozho bus which was travelling from Masvingo to Topora along the Masvingo-Zano Road with 105 passengers on board (75 seated and 30 standing) veered off the road while negotiating a steep gradient.
“The bus then hit a dwala and overturned.
“Seven people died while 99 were injured. A further 65 were treated and discharged for minor injuries at Topora Clinic while 33 who sustained serious injuries were taken to Morgenster Hospital and Masvingo General Hospital for medical attention. Police officers are currently at the scene,,” he said.
In the Gokwe accident which occurred at around 1800 hours this evening, a Nissan Sylphy hit a pot hole at the four kilometre peg along Gokwe-Siabuwa Road and in the process had a head on collision with a Nissan AD Van vehicle with nine occupants.
Six people died, three from each vehicle. Eight people were injured, three critically and five sustained moderate injuries.
They were taken to Gokwe General Hospital for medical attention.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter