Online Reporter
Harare Bureau
POLICE have released names of 21 people who perished in an accident involving an Urban Connect bus and an Auro Transport haulage truck near the Lutumba tollgate along the Beitbridge-Masvingo road on 13 February.
The accident claimed 24 lives on the spot, while another victim died later in hospital, bringing the total death toll to 25.
Police also confirmed that 29 injured passengers are receiving treatment at the Beitbridge District Hospital, and two others at the Gwanda Provincial Hospital.
Thirteen critically injured passengers were transferred to the United Bulawayo Group of Hospitals for further medical care.
In a statement, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified 21 of the 25 deceased victims, following confirmation by their next of kin.
The victims are:
- Gwiba Kezias (51) — Stoneridge, Harare
- Mudzingwa Origin (47) — Sese Village, Masvingo
- Tsitsi Mukaro — Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
- Emma Mukaro — Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
- Punich Masvenhise (45) — SDP, Beitbridge
- Richard Kandororo (37) — Maridale, Norton
- Vincent Bvumbe (35) — Shule Shule, Beitbridge
- Petronella Murungweni (26) — Mashavire, Beitbridge
- Jeke Paradzai (46) — Glen Norah, Harare
- Abell Rumbwere — Mashavire, Beitbridge
- Melissa Jackson (21) — Warren Park, Harare
- Natasha Tembo — SDP, Beitbridge
- Gilbert Gwinyai Mafi — Mbare, Harare
- Elizabeth Mauto (48) — Seke, Chitungwiza
- Faustina Zhakata Chibamu — Budiriro 5, Harare
- Mutsekwa Josphine — Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
- Mollicious Kahanda (37) — Holiday Inn, Beitbridge
- Douglous Mandira (43) — Marlborough
- Angela Tembo — SDP, Beitbridge
- Taziva Nyashega — Hatcliffe, Harare
- Elton Marima — Old Medium, Beitbridge
Police have appealed to the public to help identify the remaining four victims.
Bunjiwe Mkwananzi
Colletta Dube