Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s post on X platform on a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 32 kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road near Mutangadura on 06th June 2024 at around 1250 hours.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has established that a Freightliner truck, which was travelling towards Marondera and occupying the outer lane, turned right onto the inner lane, in front of a Tenda bus which was travelling towards Marondera with 56 passengers on board. The bus was about to overtake the haulage truck.
Resultantly, the Tenda bus hit the trailer of the truck before swerving onto the oncoming traffic’s lane where it collided with a Zhong Tong bus owned by Phils and Pats Bus Services which was travelling towards Harare with 25 passengers on board. As a result, four people were killed whilst 14 others were injured.
Three of the four victims have been identified by their next of kin as:
- Kennedy Ngoshi (40), a male adult of Zengeza, Chitungwiza.
- Plaxedes Kasambwa (36), a female adult of Nyabadza, Rusape.
- Monica Katena (54), a female adult of Kuwadzana Extension, Harare.
The other victim is yet to be identified by her next of kin.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that all drivers should avoid speeding and should be cautious when travelling on the country’s roads. Drivers should not try to overtake in situations which are clearly not safe to do so. On the other hand, drivers are implored not to abruptly turn or change lanes in front of oncoming traffic. It is the responsibility of drivers to safeguard lives on the roads.
[NYATHI. P] Commissioner
Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)
to the Commissioner-General of Police
Police General Headquarters