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The death toll from the fatal head-on collision between a bus and a haulage truck on the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway last week has risen to 26, police have said.
The accident occurred at the 262-kilometre peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, near Lutumba tollgate. Seventeen people died on the spot, while seven others died in hospital.
Another died the following day, and the Government accorded state-assisted funerals to the families, with a funeral service held for 25 victims.
According to a statement by National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, one more person has died, and they are asking people to come forward to identify two more bodies.
“The death toll has risen to 26 after a female adult, who was admitted to Parirenyatwa Hospital, died on 19th February 2025. The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing to the public to assist in identifying two remaining victims who died in the fatal road traffic accident. The first unidentified victim is a male adult who was wearing a red t-shirt and black trousers at the time of the accident. The second victim is a female adult who was wearing a black jersey and black trousers,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He said anyone with information should report to the nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197.
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