Online Reporter
Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had urged motorists to avoid driving at night as it presents observation and visibility challenges.
The warning comes in the wake of a horrific accident that killed Highlanders Football Club executive members, chairman Kenneth Mhlophe, vice chairman Sifiso Siziba and club treasurer Nkani Khoza as well as a female supporter.
The Ford Raptor they were travelling in git a cow before colliding head on with a bus leading to the death of the four.
ZRP said it has noted with concern the increase of fatal road traffic accidents occurring during the night throughout the country especially on the highways.
ZRP cautioned the public to avoid night driving due to observation and visibility challenges.
“This is even made worse by animals such as cattle, donkeys and others which are criss-crossing the roads and posing serious danger to motorists. Some farmers are also contributing to the accidents by driving cattle through the roads or leaving cattle to graze on road verges leading to road traffic accidents.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police totally discourages Zimbabweans from travelling or driving at night. Instead, families, football teams, individual drivers and institutions should plan journeys to curtail road carnage,” said ZRP
Authorities also urged farmers to be safety conscious and secure cattle, donkeys and other animals to avoid them from grossly interfering with traffic movements on the roads.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police will intensify engagements with traditional leaders, farmers and other stakeholders to ensure that animals do not travel or are driven onto the roads recklessly”
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