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TWO people died on the spot while 12 sustained serious injuries when a Toyota Regius vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and overturned after its rear right tyre burst near Figtree. The accident occurred at the 32km peg along Bulawayo-Plumtree Road on Friday morning.
Matabeleland South police spokesperson Inspector Philisani Ndebele said the accident occurred at about 7.10 am.
“The driver Brian Lunga (34), of 9242 Glenkara in Bulawayo was driving towards Plumtree when on reaching the peg, the right tyre burst and the vehicle overturned and rolled several times. Two people were killed in the accident while 12 were injured,” said Insp Ndebele.
He said the police attended the scene and the injured passengers were rushed to United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH).
“The dead were identified as Irene Simango (40) of house number 15 Glenkara, Bulawayo and Patience Sibongile Ndlovu (47) of Nkulumane in Bulawayo,” said Insp Ndebele.
Insp Ndebele urged owners of public service vehicles to constantly service their vehicles to reduce road traffic accidents that are on the increase.
“On the highways we appeal to all motorists to adhere to stipulated speed limits, road signs and also be on high alert for animals,” said Insp Ndebele.
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