The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 135 kilometre peg along Chivhu-Nyazura Road at Save Bridge on 18th August 2024 at around 1950 hours. Eight people were killed while four others were injured when a Nissan Vannet VN200 vehicle which was traveling towards Nyazura with 11 passengers on board collided head-on with a Shackman truck which was traveling in the opposite direction.
Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that the collision occurred after the Nissan Vannet N200 vehicle hit a grid on the bridge resulting in the ball joint of the vehicle dislodging. Subsequently, the vehicle veered onto the oncoming lane.
The driver of the Shackman truck fled the scene, leaving behind the vehicle and some documents.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of seven of the eight victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:-
- Priviladge Muzanenhamo(41), a female adult of Timire Park, Ruwa, Harare
- Wadzanayi Kamhunga(30), a female adult of Kuwadzana 1, Harare
- Elizabeth Tomu(30), a female adult of Timire Park, Ruwa, Harare
- Anotida Zenda(1), a female infant of Timire Park, Ruwa Harare
- Aleck Zenda(31), a male adult of Timire Park, Ruwa, Harare
- Angela Kamhunga (25), a female adult of Kuwadzana 1, Harare
- George Kamhunga (34),a male adult of Timire Park, Ruwa, Harare
The injured passengers, who are currently receiving treatment at Murambinda Mission Hospital, are:
We urge all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragic incidents. Motorists should also prioritize the servicing of vehicles to ensure they are fit and secure to carry passengers or goods on the roads.
(NYATHI. P) Commissioner
Chief Staff Officer [Press and Public Relations]
to the Commissioner-General of Police
Police General Headquarters