Online Reporter
B-Metro Reporter
TRAGEDY struck on the Harare–Nyamapanda Road when seven members of the same family were killed in a horrific crash that left nine others injured.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the accident, which occurred at the 49km peg, involving a kombi carrying 16 family members, a tombstone, and bricks.
According to national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the driver attempted to overtake another vehicle but lost control of the kombi. The overloaded vehicle overturned, instantly claiming five lives, while two others died upon admission to hospital.
“The kombi was carrying 16 family members and goods including a tombstone and bricks. Seven people died, and nine others were injured after the driver lost control while overtaking,” said Comm Nyathi in a statement.
Survivors were rushed to a nearby hospital where they are receiving treatment.
Police have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the country’s highways, warning that speeding and dangerous overtaking continue to claim lives.
The names of the deceased are being withheld until their next of kin have been informed.
More details to follow.
derick.khumalo