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Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau
Six people, among them two minors, were burnt to death when a vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road, hit a tree and caught fire at the 35 km peg along the Beitbridge-Masvingo road.
It is reported that the Ford Bantum was travelling from South Africa heading for Chitungwiza when tragedy struck soon after leaving Beitbridge Border Post on Sunday.
The incident occurred near Tshapfuche area between 5PM and 6PM.
Matabeleland South police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident last night.
“We have received such a report, but I am yet to get full details,” he said.
Names of the victims have not yet been released.
Police have urged people to desist from travelling at night saying most accidents occur at night.
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