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Online Reporter
SIX people died while five others were injured when a haulage truck failed to negotiate a curve and veered off the road before overturning along the Harare-Mukumbura Road on Friday.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the accident in a statement on Saturday.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at the 36km peg along the Harare–Mukumbura Road on November 4, 2022 at around 8pm.
“A motorist who was driving a haulage truck due north with four passengers onboard failed to negotiate a curve, veered off the road to the right, and ran over six pedestrians before the haulage truck overturned and landed on its roof.
“As a result, six people – four pedestrians and two passengers – died on the spot, while five others, including the driver, were injured.”
Police said names of the victims will be released in due course.
Online Reporter