malvernmugadzikwa
Online Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have released names of five people killed in a road traffic accident in which seven people died yesterday along the Harare-Nyamapanda Highway, after a commuter omnibus they were travelling in burst its tyre, veered off the road and hit a tree.
Five other people were also injured in the accident.
Police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the names of the other two people will be released once they were identified by their next of kin.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 120 kilometre peg along the Harare-Nyamapanda Road on June 11 at around 1625hrs,” he said.
“Seven people were killed whilst five others were injured when the right front tyre of a Toyota Quantum burst, resulting in the vehicle veering off the road and hitting a tree. The vehicle was travelling towards Harare.
“Five of the seven victims were identified by their next of kin as listed: Michael Mugandani (36), a male adult; Innocent Nyamukondiwa (37), a male adult; Edith Musorowembudzi (36), a female adult; Dumisani Mutsawa (33), a male adult and Mabhebhe Chingamuka (6), a female juvenile.
“The remaining two victims are yet to be identified by their next of kin. The injured victims are admitted at Murewa District Hospital whilst the bodies of the victims were taken to Mutoko Hospital mortuary for post mortem.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should observe stipulated speed limits and abide by the road rules and regulations in order to save human lives.”
Tinaye Agere
Online Reporter