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Sungura ace, Peter “Young Igwe” Moyo and four of his Utakataka Express Band members escaped death by a whisker yesterday when they were involved in a near-fatal accident some 120KM north of Beitbridge town.
The accident, a fifth in his career, occurred along the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway at around 7AM near Bubi River and left the young artiste with injured legs and sprained ribs.
Peter and three others Willard “Willo” Lot, Savious Karikodzi and Evidence “Baba Gari” Tavakuva who sustained minor injuries were treated and discharged at Beitbridge District Hospital.
Another band member Bismarck Maidza who sustained a broken bone on his left shoulder was taken to Neshuro Hospital in Masvingo province.
In an interview at a local hotel, Young Igwe who was travelling in his BMW 318, said people should not panic adding that he was recovering well.
“I’ve had road traffic accidents five times since I became a full time musician but that will not deter me from carrying the torch further.
“I know people are quick to point at juju in times likes these but I don’t believe in that school of thought. In most cases these accidents are result of fatigue on part of the drivers” said the Young Igwe confidently.
He said they were from Masvingo when the accident occurred.
“We were coming from another show in Masvingo and along the way Willo who was driving the vehicle succumbed to fatigue and lost control. The car then veered off the road and hit a tree.
“When he tried to return the vehicle to the road it made a U-turn and rammed into another tree,” said Young Igwe.
He said a friend had predicted that he was going to be involved in an accident on the previous day.
“The man is always cracking jokes so at times it’s hard to believe him,” said Peter.
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