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Statement by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Nyathi on fatal road traffic accidents in Masvingo, Rusape, Esigodini, and Murewa:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 28th July 2023 at around 1530 hours at the 35-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road where six (6) people were killed whilst six (6) others were injured.
A Nissan Caravan vehicle with thirteen (13) passengers on board veered off the road to the right and overturned before landing on its wheels.
Three (3) of the six (6) victims were positively identified by their next of kin as listed:-
<ul>
<li>Murenjekwa Tendai (76), a female adult of Silver City, Chivi,</li>
<li>Moyo Gracious (40), a male adult of Muera Village, Shumba, Chivi,</li>
<li>Muzondiwa Leonard (49), a male adult of Southerton, Harare.</li>
</ul>
The other three (3) victims are yet to be identified by their next of kin. The bodies of the victims were taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
Meanwhile, six (6) people died whilst six (6) others were injured when a Mitsubishi mini-bus with eleven (11) passengers on board was hit on the left side by a Freightliner Columbia truck with one (1) passenger on board at the 158-kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road on 28th July 2023 at around 1830 hours.
As a result of the accident, the Mitsubishi mini-bus which was overtaking a convoy of vehicles was dragged by the Freightliner Columbia truck to the right for about forty (40) metres.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Rusape General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
In another fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 28th July 2023 at around 2000 hours at the 56-kilometre peg along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, four (4) people were killed when a Honda Fit vehicle with three (3) passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a Shacman F 3000 haulage truck with no passengers on board.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Esigodini District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
On 27th July 2023 at around 1450 hours at the 150-kilometre peg along Harare-Nyamapanda Road, two (2) people died whilst one (1) person was injured when a Nissan NP 300 vehicle with two (2) passengers on board veered off the road before hitting a tree.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Kotwa Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured person is admitted at the same hospital.
Meanwhile, one (1) person was killed whilst eleven (11) others were injured when the left rear tyre of a Nissan Vannette vehicle burst, resulting in the vehicle veering off the road to the right before overturning and landing on its right side at the 30-kilometre peg along Harare -Nyamapanda Road on 27th July 2023 at around 1600 hours. The vehicle had eleven passengers on board.
The body of the victim was taken to Murewa Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured were admitted at Chipfumbi Clinic, Juru.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should be patient on the roads and avoid overtaking when it is not safe to do so. Above all, drivers are urged to be observant and avoid speeding.
</blockquote>
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Fatal Road Traffic Accidents In Masvingo, Rusape, Esigodini, And Murewa

Six (6) people died in a road traffic accident that occurred in Rusape along the Harare-Mutare Road on Friday evening.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident to <a href="https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/07/29/six-perish-in-road-accident/">ZBC News</a>, saying three people died on the spot while the others died on admission at Rusape General Hospital.
Asst Comm Nyathi said that a Harare-bound commuter omnibus side-swiped a haulage truck, as the driver tried to overtake at a sharp curve before Rusape tollgate.
Six other people who were in the commuter omnibus are admitted at Rusape General Hospital after sustaining injuries.
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Six People Killed In Rusape Kombi Accident

Four people were killed along the Harare-Mutare Road near Mabvuku turn-off on Monday, 17 July, at around 5.30 AM following a head-on collision involving two Honda Fit cars.
Police said a Honda Fit vehicle with four passengers on board hit a pedestrian before veering to the right where it collided head-on with another Honda Fit vehicle with one passenger on board.
On Tuesday, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi released the names of three (3) of the four (4) accused victims. They are:
<ul>
<li>Roseline Mudzimbasekwa (38), a female adult of Zimre Park, Harare</li>
<li>Sharon Chigwada (46), a female adult of New Mabvuku, Harare</li>
<li>Sharon Chigwada (46), a female adult of New Mabvuku, Harare</li>
</ul>
Asst Comm Nyathi said the other victim’s next of kin has not yet been located. He implored drivers to exercise caution on the roads to prevent the loss of lives.
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Four Perish In Mabvuku Turn Off Head-on Collision

Police have released the names of six people who were killed in a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 10 June 2023 in Dotito at the 181-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mukumbura Road.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the six victims have been identified by their next of kin. They are:
<blockquote>
Romeo Nyapfere of Empowerment, Willovale, Harare,
Shamain Nyoka of Gorejena Village, Dotito, Mt Darwin,
Stella Chikadaya of Kabhareta Village, Kandeya, Mt Darwin,
Fackson Chiungu, a one-week-old infant of Kabhareta Village, Kandeya, Mt Darwin,
Kosva Nawero of Rujeko, Glendale,
Aurthur Nheta of Kararira Village, Chiswiti, Mukumbura
</blockquote>
Asst Comm Nyathi urged rivers to be safety conscious and regularly check vehicle tyres to ensure that they meet road conditions.
He also implored bus operators to ensure that public service vehicles do not exceed their stipulated load capacity to safeguard lives on the roads.
The accident when a CAG bus travelling towards Harare burst a front tyre resulting in the bus veering off the road to the left before overturning and landing on its right side.
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Police Release Names Of CAG Bus Accident Victims

Seven (7) people were killed while forty-five (45) others were injured in a road traffic accident involving a CAG bus that occurred in Dotito on Saturday morning.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the accident was a result of a front tyre burst that caused the bus to veer off the road before it overturned and landed on its side. ZRP said in a statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 10 June 2023 at around 1240 hours at the 181-kilometre peg along Harare-Mukumbura Road where seven people were killed whilst 45 others were injured.
A CAG bus travelling towards Harare burst a front tyre resulting in the bus veering off the road to the left before overturning and landing on its right side.
As a result of the accident, five people died on the spot whilst two others died on admission at Mt Darwin District Hospital.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Mt Darwin District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
Another fatal traffic accident on Saturday claimed the lives of three (3) people and left fifteen (15) others injured at the 137-kilometre point along the Harare-Bulawayo Road.
Police said a Toyota Hilux vehicle carrying 17 passengers veered off the road to the left side, overturned, and landed on its left side.
The bodies of those who died were taken to the Kadoma General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations while the injured were also taken to the same hospital where they were receiving treatment.
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Seven Killed, 45 Injured In CAG Bus Accident

Four learners died on Wednesday afternoon after they were thrown out of a truck they were travelling on following a collision with an Inter Africa bus along the Harare-Masvingo Road.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said that the truck and the bus were travelling in the same direction, towards Masvingo.
The truck had 22 pupils on board while the bus had 59 passengers on board.
The Inter Africa bus hit the driver’s door of the T35 truck, forcing it to veer off the road to the right.
All the learners were thrown out of the truck and one of them died on the spot while three others died upon admission at Beatrice Hospital. Police said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at the 81-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road on 31/05/23 at around 1600 hours in which four people were killed whilst twenty-one others were injured.
An Inter Africa Zhongtong bus travelling towards Masvingo with 59 passengers on board hit the driver’s door of a T35 truck travelling in the same direction whilst carrying 22 pupils, resulting in the T35 truck veering off the road to the right.
All pupils were thrown out of the truck and subsequently, one pupil died on the spot whilst three others died upon admission at Beatrice Hospital.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Beatrice Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured are admitted at same hospital.
</blockquote>
This was not the first time in May 2023 that an Inter Africa bus was involved in an accident that affected schoolchildren.
On 08 May, fifteen (15) people were injured when an Inter Africa bus they were travelling on was involved in an accident at the 68km-peg along the Nyanga-Rwenya Road.
13 of the injured were learners from <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Emmanuel_Secondary_School">Emmanuel High School</a> and the other two were the bus driver and conductor.
The accident occurred near the spot where the fatal Regina Coeli bus disaster occurred in 1991.
The bus had 73 learners on board who were on their way to the school for the start of the second term.
On 07 May, another Inter Africa bus with seventy-five (75) <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Pakame_Secondary_School">Pakame High School</a> learners on board was involved in an accident along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
The bus was travelling from Harare to the school which is located in Shurugwi, Midlands Province.
The accident occurred at the 181km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway after a pirate taxi driver suddenly encroached onto the bus driver’s lane.
All pupils escaped unhurt, but some lost property in the fire that erupted following the collision.
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Inter Africa Bus Crashes Into A Truck, Four Schoolchildren Killed

Fifteen (15) people were injured when an Inter Africa bus they were travelling on was involved in an accident on Monday afternoon at the 68km-peg along the Nyanga-Rwenya Road.
13 of the injured were learners from Emmanuel High School and the other two were the bus driver and conductor.
The accident occurred near the spot where the fatal Regina Coeli bus disaster occurred in 1991.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Inspector Nobert Muzondo confirmed the accident to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/new-15-injured-in-nyanga-bus-accident/">The Manica Post</a>.
He said the bus had 73 learners on board who were on their way to the school for the start of the second term.
The injured were ferried to Regina Coeli Mission Hospital. Said Insp Muzondo:
<blockquote>
An Inter Africa bus carrying 73 learners to Emmanuel High School was involved in an accident yesterday along the Nyanga-Rwenya Road.
The driver lost control of the bus when it developed brake failure before it veered off the road. It landed on its left side on the roadside escarpment.
</blockquote>
He urged motorists and other road users to exercise caution at all times on the roads.
The accident occurred a day after another Inter Africa bus ferrying learners was involved in an accident along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
Seventy-five (75) Pakame High School learners narrowly escaped death when their hired Inter Africa bus was involved in an accident along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway on Sunday.
The bus was travelling from Harare to the school which is located in Shurugwi, Midlands Province.
ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200011245/75-pupils-cheat-death-in-bus-inferno">NewsDay</a>, adding that all pupils escaped unhurt, but some lost property in the fire.
He said the accident occurred at the 181km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway after a pirate taxi driver suddenly encroached onto his (bus driver’s) lane.
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13 Learners Injured In Inter Africa Bus Accident

About seventy-five (75) Pakame High School learners narrowly escaped death on Sunday when their hired Inter Africa bus was involved in an accident along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
The bus was travelling from Harare to the school which is located in Shurugwi, Midlands Province.
ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200011245/75-pupils-cheat-death-in-bus-inferno">NewsDay</a>, adding that all pupils escaped unhurt, but some lost property in the fire. He said;
<blockquote>
The accident occurred at the 181km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
The accident occurred after a pirate taxi driver suddenly encroached onto his (bus driver’s) lane.
All pupils escaped, but some lost their property.
</blockquote>
Commenting about the accident, Primary and Secondary Education Ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said:
<blockquote>
We have policies and circulars that we have put in place for school authorities and transporters to exercise maximum care with children on board to avoid such unfortunate incidents.
</blockquote>
The Pakame High School accident comes after a Tynwald High School bus was involved in a fatal accident in Juliusdale, Nyanga on Friday, 14 October 2022 around 7 PM.
Reports suggested that the driver was speeding and failed to negotiate a sharp curve. The accident claimed the lives of six learners and one teacher.
Most road traffic accidents in Zimbabwe are attributed to human error. Drivers often make mistakes such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, fatigue, or distractions like mobile phones.
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Bus Catches Fire With 75 Pakame High School Learners On Board

Three people were killed while 27 others were injured when a commuter omnibus side-swiped with a Mandaza bus in Hwedza (Wedza) on Monday.
In a statement released on 18 April, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the bus veered off the road before landing on its left side.
The accident occurred at the 29-kilometre peg along Wedza- Mutiweshiri Road. Said Asst Comm. Nyathi:
<blockquote>
… the Zimbabwe Republic Police, recorded another fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 17th April 2023 at the 29-kilometre peg along Wedza- Mutiweshiri Road in which three people died on the spot whilst twenty-seven (27) others were injured when a commuter omnibus side swiped with a Mandaza bus, resulting in the bus veering off the road before landing on its left side.
</blockquote>
The bodies of the victims were taken to St Mary’s Hospital, Wedza for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
He said the three (3) victims have been identified by their next of kin as follows:
<ul>
<li>Agnes NYADONGO (53), a female adult of Gombe Village, Mutare,</li>
<li>Caroline BANDA (34), of Dora, Dangamvura, Mutare,</li>
<li>Nenyasha DARARA, a female infant aged four (4), of Dora Dangamvura, Mutare.</li>
</ul>
Asst Comm. implored public service vehicle drivers to be cautious on the roads and comply with all road rules and regulations to safeguard lives.
Meanwhile, a concerned citizen, Diva Mandeya said authorities are unprepared to respond to disasters such as major accidents.
In a post on Twitter, Mandeya narrated how members of the public worked with authorities with very few resources to save people who were trapped in the wreckage of the Mandaza Bus. <a href="https://twitter.com/DivaMandeya/status/1648109741313228801">Below is Mandeya’s Twitter thread</a>:
<blockquote>
[AT] 9 am we got an alarm a fatal accident had happened 2.5km from Goto Business Center paGanyau.
I quickly changed my itinerary and rushed with 2 employees to see what help we could render. 20 mins later we discovered we were in for a huge responsibility.
A few motorists were already ferrying the injured to our poorly equipped clinic at Goto, 3km away.
There were people trapped under the bus lying on its side &amp; a child could be heard crying helplessly.
It was a hounding &amp; desperate situation that villagers frantically pulling out the injured could not do much about.
Shortly police officers arrived but they were bemused by the magnitude of the crisis.
Traffic control on the highway became orderly but there was no command on how to proceed with the rescue mission.
There was total confusion. More officers and an ambulance arrived in good time including nursing staff from Mt St Mary’s Mission Hospital 27 km away.
Commendably, the injured were ferried to the local clinic in the ambulance and several private vehicles.
The real problem was what to do with the trapped of which the crisis was magnified by haphazard police action.
There was absolutely no command element directing operations. Every person who had an idea tried to prevail over the other but there was no meaningful rescue effort.
There was no qualified rescue personnel until a Marondera fire brigade rescue team arrived 4 hrs later from 100km away.
We mobilized a tractor from a local businessman but it could not pull the bus to save the trapped.
Later a JCB from Wedza GP arrived &amp; combined wt the tractor to lift the bus off the trapped people but failed.
We ended up using jacks, picks, and shovels to try and dig the people out to no avail. We could see &amp; tell the people had died.
In spite of warnings from police about damaging the bus we used axes to cut up metal but we fell short until we rushed back home to get a generator and a grinder which become the best improvisation.
After some arduous cutting and bending we managed to retrieve the first body 5 hours later. 2 were still trapped.
Working with the ill-equipped Marondera men we retrieved the other two bodies around 4 pm amid wailing and heart-rending mourning from relatives who had arrived from Mutare, almost 200km away.
I feel haunted as l write this thread now. The sounds are ringing in my ears as l type. It’s traumatic.
l feel that some of the accidents happening in this country can be avoided.
a). Highways must not be left littered with deep potholes
b) Speed dzemabhazi anonzi Yuotong are not appropriate for our roads.
c) Police need emergency rescue training. They were clueless.
d) Every district must have appropriate rescue equipment &amp; services
e) Accident scenes or any crime scene must have a clear command element and structure.
f) Highways need centre line markings and overtaking restriction lines.
g) Overloading is going unchecked.
h) The Youtong bell/ hooter is too alarming. It can cause dangerous panic and disorientation to other motorists.
These are my humble recommendations. I am not OK tonite. We have responsibilities that we need to embrace as citizens of Zim.
May the souls of the deceased RIP
PS. Mandaza Bus Company only brought contingency for the recovery of their bus. Damaged luggage and stranded passengers had nowhere to go and no recourse.
We had to ferry, accommodate &amp; feed 6 survivors whose fate is unclear as far as compensation is concerned.
</blockquote>
The accident occurred a day after another bus accident claimed the lives of 13 people near Chivhu.
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3 People Perish In Hwedza Bus Accident

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of the 13 people who died in the Timboom Bus Accident near Chivhu on Sunday.
Police identified the deceased as
<ul>
<li>Lilian Taranhike (30) of Manyame Airbase in Harare,</li>
<li>Esnath Taruvinga (75), of Chief Nerutanga, Buhera.</li>
<li>Jenifer Rima (64), of Chief Nerutanga, Buhera.</li>
<li>Maria Gwatidzo (43) of Chief Nerutanga, Buhera.</li>
<li>Flora Malungeni (46) of Chief Nerutanga, Buhera.</li>
<li>Clifford Zvenyika (40), of Murambinda in Buhera</li>
<li>Irene Chikwati of Murambinda in Buhera</li>
<li>Percylin Chitondwe (36) of Murambinda in Buhera,</li>
<li>Zakariya Makonese (51) of Chikomba,</li>
<li>Beatrice Nyambira (48) of Morris Depot in Harare,</li>
<li>Tafadzwa Rerayi of Nyashanu,</li>
<li>Esnath Mubaiwa (62) of Hatcliffe</li>
<li>Lovemore Matsivo (31) of Chivhu.</li>
</ul>
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Police Release Names Of Timboom Bus Accident Victims

Speed limits for buses are going to be enforced, with the police capacitated to ensure compliance.
This was said by the Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona on Monday during a tour of the Chivhu accident scene where a Tinboom Coaches bus crashed on Sunday morning.
12 people, including the driver, died on the spot and another passenger later died at Chivhu Hospital. Several others were injured.
The bus was carrying 60 passengers, 13 died, and 40 sustained injuries, of which 27 were treated and discharged. 8 are still admitted at Chivhu Hospital, whilst 5 were transferred to Parirenyatwa Hospital.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the bus was speeding and the driver lost control of the vehicle before it veered off the road and crashed into trees.
Mhona urged bus operators to ensure their drivers are sticking to their timetables. He said:
<blockquote>
We are saddened as a Ministry and Government that we are losing people due to road accidents.
After we were informed of this accident, we informed the President who then sent us here to the accident scene and hospital to see and understand what could have happened and what needed to be done, to assist the affected.
We are told that the driver was speeding. Maybe if he was not speeding, lives could have not been lost.
I want to appeal to Zimbabweans and motorists to always value life.
We are noting that drivers are not respecting the sanctity of life, this is very sad.
Therefore, as a Ministry, we are now, and urgently advocating stiffer penalties on those who would be found breaking road rules and regulations.
We are also, immediately, encouraging our buses to obey speed limits. This is crucial in saving lives.
We are also urging bus operators to ensure their drivers are sticking to their timetables.
</blockquote>
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Aplonia Munzverengi, who was part of the delegation, called for stiffer penalties for drivers who break road rules and regulations.
The Government has since declared the accident a national disaster.
This means that the Government will provide support towards the burial of the deceased, and also support towards the injured.
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Police To Enforce Speed Limits For Buses

The government has declared the Timboom Coaches bus accident a national disaster.
The accident occurred on Sunday morning at the 5-kilometre peg along the Chivhu-Murambinda Road.
The Harare-bound Timboom Coaches bus that had 40 passengers on board veered off the road and crashed, killing 12 people on the spot including the driver.
Another passenger died while admitted to Chivhu Hospital.
On Monday, 17 April, Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona toured the accident scene.
He was accompanied by the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Apolonia Munzverengi, officials from his ministry, and members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, among others.
Mhona also visited the injured who are admitted at Chivhu Hospital and also consoled the bereaved families.
On Sunday, the ZRP said they were yet to ascertain the cause of the accident but preliminary investigations indicate it was caused by speeding.
In recent years in Zimbabwe road accidents have been attributed to speeding, overtaking error, not giving way, following too close, reversing error, negligent pedestrian/ cyclists and fatigue.
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Timboom Coaches Bus Accident Declared A National Disaster

Twelve (12) people, including the driver, were killed in a road traffic accident when a bus they were travelling on crashed on the 5km peg along the Murammbinda-Chivhu Road on Sunday morning.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident, saying the driver lost control of the bus before it veered off the road and crashed.
He said the Harare-bound Timboom Coaches bus had 40 passengers on board. Asst Comm Nyathi said:
<blockquote>
12 people, including the driver, were killed when a Timboom bus carrying 40 passengers veered off the road and crashed on the 5km peg along the Murambinda-Chivhu Road.
Police attended the scene and are conducting investigations to establish the cause of the accident.
More details will be released in due course.
</blockquote>
In recent years in Zimbabwe road accidents have been attributed to speeding, overtaking error, not giving way, following too close, reversing error, negligent pedestrian/ cyclists and fatigue.
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12 Killed In Murambinda Timboom Bus Accident

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has revealed the identities of five (5) of out the six (6) victims of a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at the 5-kilometre peg along Mvuma – Gweru Road on the 9th of April 2023.
In a statement, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the victims were positively identified by their next of kin. The names of the deceased are as follows:
<ol>
<li>Nompumelelo Dube, a female infant aged 1 year of Cowdray Park, Bulawayo,</li>
<li>Fisani Gumbo (31) a female adult of Cowdray Park Bulawayo,</li>
<li>Dinha Mabhena (45) a female adult of Pumula South Bulawayo,</li>
<li>Kudzai Mbirimi (56) a female adult of Emganwini, Bulawayo,</li>
<li>Thembeletu Nkomo a male adult of Nkulumane 5, Bulawayo.</li>
</ol>
The accident at around 11 PM when a Mercedes Benz Sprinter with 24 passengers on board side swiped with a UD truck carrying 31 passengers.
Police said the truck driver did not stop after the accident and was involved in another accident at the 192-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road.
The truck veered off the road resulting in the injury of three passengers aboard the truck.
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Six Easter Holiday Crash Victims Named

Police have released the names of ten (10) people who died in a fatal road traffic accident on the 7th of April 2023 along Harare -Masvingo Road.
In a statement, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the victims were positively identified by their next of kin. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police announces names of the ten (10) victims who died in a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 07th April 2023 at the 193.5-kilometre peg along Harare -Masvingo Road.
The victims have been positively identified by their next of kin as follows:-
</blockquote>
<ol>
<li>
<blockquote>Alfred Nyoni (42), a male adult of Gokwe Centre,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Peter Maputi (49), a male adult of Chegutu,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Elizabeth Siwela (67), a female adult of Mavuyani Village, Gokwe North,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Fadzai Chikono (48), a female adult of Ruhwaya Village, Gokwe,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Juliet Mapfumo (63), a female adult of Mafumo Village, Gokwe North,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Tawanda Chazunguza, a male adult of Chazunguza Village, Gokwe</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Farai Chinyama (65), a male adult of Nyamavhumbo Village, Gokwe North,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Godloves Zhou, a male infant aged 4 months from Murunga Village, Gokwe North,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Mika Sibanda (45), a male adult of Goremusandu Village, Gokwe North,</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Juliet Chauke a female adult of Gokwe.</blockquote>
</li>
</ol>
The accident occurred when a Toyota Caravan kombi collided with a minibus at around 0600 hours resulting in the death of ten people, while 31 others were injured.
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Police Release Names Of 10 People Killed In Accident On 7 April

The number of people killed in road traffic accidents during the 2023 Easter Holiday, that is, from 07 to 10 April, was low compared to the 2022 Easter Holiday.
On Tuesday, 11 April, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi released the 2023 Easter Holiday road traffic accident statistics.
The statistics showed that the total number of road traffic accidents rose to 288 in 2023 from 264 in 2022.
The total number of fatal road accidents fell to 16 during the 2023 Easter Holiday compared to 32 such accidents recorded during the 2022 Easter Holiday.
The number of people killed this year also fell to 30, from 73 recorded during the 2022 Easter Holiday.
The number of injured people also declined from 202 to 153. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
It is disturbing to note that some of the accidents recorded during the period are attributed to human error, which includes speeding, inattention, misjudgment, and failure to observe road rules and regulations, by drivers.
Most fatal road traffic accidents recorded occurred during the night when travellers were moving in numbers with vehicles overloaded, mixing goods and passengers, in the process ignoring safety measures.
On 7th April 2023 at around 0600 hours, ten people were killed, while 31 others were injured in a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 192 kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Highway when a Toyota Caravan kombi collided with a minibus.
In another fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 09th April 2023, at around 2300 hours at the five kilometre peg along Mvuma -Gweru Road, six people died while five others were injured when a Mercedes Benz Sprinter with 24 passengers on board side swiped with a UD truck carrying 31 passengers.
The truck driver did not stop after the accident and was involved in another accident at the 192-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road where the truck veered off the road resulting in the injury of three passengers who were in the truck.
Meanwhile, two people died while two others were injured when a Honda Fit vehicle with four occupants on board veered off the road and landed beneath the bridge at the 213-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road on 9th April 2023 at around 2300 hours.
As the country prepares to commemorate Independence Day on 18th April 2023, the Zimbabwe Republic Police implores all motorists to be responsible on the roads and lead by example when it comes to road safety.
Let us all play our part to make roads safe and not death traps, above all drivers, should comply with all road rules and regulations in order to safeguard lives.
</blockquote>
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30 People Killed In Accidents Over The 2023 Easter Holiday

A truck driver was involved in two separate road traffic accidents on Sunday night leading to six deaths and eight injuries.
Police said the truck side-swiped a kombi at the 5km peg along Mvuma-Gweru Road around 11 PM on Sunday and did not stop.
Six people were killed in the accident while five others were injured and ferried to Mvuma Hospital for medical care.
The truck driver was later involved in another road traffic accident along the Harare–Masvingo Road resulting in three people sustaining injuries. ZRP said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident in which six people died while five others were injured when a truck side-swiped with a Sprinter vehicle at the 5 km peg along Mvuma-Gweru Road on 09/04/23 at around 2300 hours.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Mvuma Hospital for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
The truck driver did not stop after the accident and was involved in another accident at the 192 km peg along Harare–Masvingo Road where the truck veered off the road resulting in the injury of three passengers who were in the truck.
</blockquote>
Police said more details will be released in due course. 
ZRP, however, did not disclose the driver’s identity or the nature of the consignment he was ferrying.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/opinion-amp-analysis/article/76586/procedures-after-an-accident">According to a report,</a> the Road Traffic Act Chapter 13:11 Section 70 sets out the duties of drivers when involved in accidents.
Section 70(2) states that any person, who is a driver of a vehicle on or near a road at the time when the vehicle is involved in or contributes to an accident in which injury is caused to any person or damage to any property or if a person or animal is killed the first duty is to stop immediately.
Failure to stop when an accident occurs is a serious criminal offence — in other words hitting and running is a crime no matter the circumstance.
After stopping, the second duty is to ascertain whether any person has been killed or injured.
The third duty is to render any assistance possible or capable of being reasonably rendered.
If someone has died, the other driver, regardless of fault, has a duty to take all reasonable measures to guard the corpse until the police arrive.
It is a requirement to alert the police immediately if the accident involves another vehicle or is of a serious nature.
Measures should be taken to contact the nearest police station or the traffic police general line.
The police should attend to all accident scenes.
It is an offence to tamper with evidence at an accident scene.
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Truck Driver Involved In Two Separate Accidents On Easter Sunday

Six people were killed in an accident involving a haulage truck and a commuter omnibus along Gweru-Mvuma Highway on Monday morning.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident to <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/six-perish-in-accident/">State media</a>.
Reports indicate that the six died on the spot after the truck sideswiped a Toyota Sprinter, they were traveling on at the 5-kilometre peg. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
Police are still at the scene but for now, we can only confirm the accident. More details will follow in due course.
</blockquote>
According to the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), road accidents are attributable to speeding, overtaking error, not giving way, following too close, reversing error, negligent pedestrian/ cyclists and fatigue.
Individuals can take measures to prevent the chances of accidents when driving. These are:
<ul>
<li>Drive at the prescribed speed limits on the various roads. Always remember that “Speed thrills but kills”.</li>
<li>Always put on helmets, seat belts and other safety equipment before driving a bicycle/motorcycle/vehicle. Always remember that “Safety saves”.</li>
<li>Do not drink and drive. Always remember that “You cannot hold a pen properly after two pegs, what about the driving wheel?”</li>
<li>Never use mobile phones or earphones while driving. Always remember “A mobile call on the road may be the last call of your life”.</li>
<li>Know the traffic signs, signals, lights and traffic safety rules before you hit the road. Always remember that “Road safety rules are the best tools to avoid accidents”.</li>
<li>Do not drive for long hours in a stretch. Have proper breaks after every 2 hours of continuous driving. Always remember that “Man is a man and not a machine”.</li>
</ul>
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Haulage Truck, Kombi Collide Outside Mvuma

Eight people (8) some of them believed to be Zimbabweans were killed in a road traffic accident near Musina town on 1 April 2023.
The now-deceased were travelling on a Toyota Quantum when it collided head-on with a delivery van.
The incident occurred before the Baobab Tollgate along the N1 highway at around 5 AM.
The <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zimbabweans-feared-dead-in-south-africa-road-crash/">Chronicle</a> reported Limpopo’s Traffic and Community Safety spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene as saying the driver of the minibus made an overtaking error resulting in the crash. She said:
<blockquote>
Indications are that the accident happened when a minibus taxi overtook unsafely on a barrier line and collided head-on with a light delivery vehicle.
Five men and three women died as a result of the accident while eight other people who sustained injuries were transported to nearby health facilities for medical attention.
</blockquote>
The road was reportedly temporarily closed for emergency services to attend to the scene.
A <a href="https://www.news24.com/citypress/voices/the-critical-state-of-road-safety-in-sa-20220715">report in 2022</a> said there are more than 800 000 road accidents in South Africa every year, translating to roughly 2 200 crashes every day.
Many road accident deaths were attributed to drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts, speeding, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Zimbabweans Feared Dead In Limpopo Province Kombi Accident

Police have revealed the names of six ZANU PF members who died in a road traffic accident that occurred along Murambinda Betera Road near Mugombe Primary School on Saturday evening.
On Sunday, police said an Isuzu lorry with 40 passengers on board collided head-on with a Nissan Diesel truck that had one passenger on board resulting in six fatalities, with 18 other passengers injured.
In a statement released on Monday evening, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the victims were positively identified by the next of kin as follows:
<ul>
<li>Danford Mugombe (53) of Mugombe Village, Buhera,</li>
<li>Veronica Mugombe (69) of Mugombe Village, Buhera,</li>
<li>Forward Mandishona (39) of Vengesai Village, Buhera,</li>
<li>Tinotenda Chinyanganya of Mugombe Village, Buhera,</li>
<li>Barnabas Edson of Mangezi Village, Buhera,</li>
<li>Netsai Mukute of Mukute Village, Buhera.</li>
</ul>
The ZRP has urged drivers to be cautious on the roads and adhere to all road rules and regulations.
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Police Release Names Of Buhera Accident Victims

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a road traffic accident that claimed the lives of six ZANU PF members in Buhera on Saturday evening.
In a statement, ZRP said an Isuzu lorry with 40 passengers on board collided head-on with a Nissan Diesel truck which had one passenger on board.
Police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 25/03/23 along Murambinda – Betera Road, near Mugombe Primary School, in which six people died while 18 others were injured when an Isuzu lorry with 40 passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a Nissan Diesel truck which had one passenger on board.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Murambinda Hospital mortuary for postmortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
Police, however, are yet to release the names of the six people who perished in the tragic accident.
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) has attributed road accidents to speeding, overtaking error, not giving way, following too close, reversing error, negligent pedestrian/ cyclists and fatigue.
Individuals can take measures to prevent the chances of accidents when driving. These are:
<ul>
<li>Drive at the prescribed speed limits on the various roads. Always remember that “Speed thrills but kills”.</li>
<li>Always put on helmets, seat belts and other safety equipment before driving a bicycle/motorcycle/vehicle. Always remember that “Safety saves”.</li>
<li>Do not drink and drive. Always remember that “You cannot hold a pen properly after two pegs, what about the driving wheel?”</li>
<li>Never use mobile phones or earphones while driving. Always remember “A mobile call on the road may be the last call of your life”.</li>
<li>Know the traffic signs, signals, lights and traffic safety rules before you hit the road. Always remember that “Road safety rules are the best tools to avoid accidents”.</li>
<li>Do not drive for long hours in a stretch. Have proper breaks after every 2 hours of continuous driving. Always remember that “Man is a man and not a machine”.</li>
</ul>
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Police Confirm Accident That Killed 6 ZANU PF Members In Buhera

Six ZANU PF members died on Saturday evening and 17 others were seriously when a truck they were travelling on was involved in an accident in Buhera.
The lorry reportedly collided head-on with another vehicle in the Mugombe area of Buhera.
According to the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, Public and Broadcasting Services Ndavaningi Mangwana, three of the deceased died on the spot and the other three died at Murambinda Hospital. Tweeted Mangwana:
<blockquote>
A Lorry carrying ZANU PF supporters was involved in an accident along the Murambinda-Birchnough Bridge road.
Three people died on the spot whilst the other three died at Murambinda Hospital making six deaths.
The other 17 have serious injuries and are in hospital.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF held primary elections in Manicaland and other seven provinces on Saturday and party members who were involved in the accident were presumably returning from voting.
According to <a href="https://geographypoint.com/2022/12/10-common-causes-of-car-accidents-in-zimbabwe/">Geography Point</a>, ten common causes of car accidents in Zimbabwe are:
<ul>
<li>Distracted driving – this includes texting, talking on the phone, eating, or interacting with passengers while driving.</li>
<li>Reckless driving – this includes speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of lanes, or ignoring traffic signals.</li>
<li>Drunk driving – driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.</li>
<li>Poor road conditions </li>
<li>Inclement weather </li>
<li>Vehicle defects</li>
<li>Inexperience </li>
<li>Poor visibility</li>
<li>Road rage</li>
<li>Fatigue – which may result from long hours on the road, lack of sleep, or other factors.</li>
</ul>
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Six ZANU PF Members Perish In Lorry Accident

Five people were killed while three others sustained serious injuries when two vehicles they were travelling on were involved in a head-on collision along the Harare-Masvingo road on Saturday afternoon.
ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/five-die-in-road-accident/">Chronicle</a> which happened on the 159km peg at around 1 PM. He said:
<blockquote>
A driver who was driving a Mitsubishi Canter registration number AFV 0664 due south towards Masvingo with two passengers on board had a front right tyre burst, lost control of the vehicle and encroached onto the opposite lane where he had a head-on collision with another motorist who was driving an unregistered Mazda Familiar motor vehicle due north towards Harare with four passengers on board.
</blockquote>
Asst Comm Nyathi said all people who were in the Mazda Familiar died on the spot and another person who was aboard the Mitsubishi Canter also died.
He said the bodies of the deceased were taken to Chivhu General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were also ferried to the hospital for medical attention.

Five Killed, Three Injured In Road Accident

One of the passengers who were injured when a Rimbi Travel and Tours bus which was racing behind a Zebra Kiss bus, was involved in an accident on 17 January 2023 in Mutoko District along the Harare-Nyamapanda Highway has accused the bus company’s management of being cold and unsympathetic for not rendering support to the injured.
The Rimbi bus, which was travelling to Harare with 23 passengers on board, rammed into the back of a Shacman Tipper which was travelling in the same direction.
Police said the bus driver was trying to overtake the truck whilst being blocked by a Zebra Kiss bus that was travelling in the same direction.
One person was killed, while seven others were seriously injured in the accident.
The woman, who was a passenger on the Rimbi bus, has expressed gratitude to the Zebra Kiss buses’ management for footing the hospital bills of the injured passengers. <a href="https://twitter.com/HeraldZimbabwe/status/1617855343085916160">She said:</a>
<blockquote>
The Rimbi Tours bus driver was chasing the Zebra Kiss bus from border-Nyamapanda… I reprimanded him, if you heard someone who was reproaching the driver, it was I.
He said to me “woman, don’t bother me. I want him (the Zebra Kiss driver, to know that I’m capable of driving at great speeds.”
I implored him to slow down, and he then took his phone and handed it to the bus conductor, the one who died in the accident, he was close to me.
The Rimbi Tours management never came to see us when I was initially admitted at Mutoko Hospital and even here at Parirenyatwa Hospital, they didn’t come.
The Zebra Kiss management came to us here. They went to Mutoko Hospital and paid our hospital bills. They have also come to Parirenyatwa and they are assisting me.
I’m grateful for their love. I never imagined they would help me considering that I was injured aboard the Rimbi Tours bus, and not on their coach.
</blockquote>
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has since suspended the licences of Rimbi Travel and Zebra Kiss from operating all their omnibuses on all routes across the country.
The two buses companies were accused of violating sections of the Road Traffic Act which “prohibit driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for others, negligent or dangerous driving and reckless driving…”

Injured Woman Castigates Rimbi Bosses, Heaps Praise On Zebra Kiss

In what appears to be greed and recklessness on the part of Mushikashika drivers, two Honda Fit vehicles, carrying a combined 17 passengers, were involved in a head-on collision along Ruwazi–Igava Road, Marondera on Monday, 23 January.
Police said one of the vehicles was carrying 8 passengers while the other one was carrying 9 passengers when the accident occurred yesterday afternoon.
Posting on their official Twitter account, police said two people died on the spot following the accident while several other passengers were injured. Police said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 23/01/23 at the 4km peg along Ruwazi–Igava Road, Marondera, where two people died on the spot while 15 others were injured when a Honda Fit vehicle with eight passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with another Honda Fit vehicle with nine passengers on board.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Marondera Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured were admitted at the same hospital.
</blockquote>
Police in Mashonaland East Province have released the names of the two people who died in the accident.
ZRP spokesperson in Mashonaland East Province Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi identified the deceased as Akisha Madziwa (6), from Yellow City, and Ashy James (13) also from Yellow City in Marondera.
Inspector Chazovachiyi said the two died on the spot after sustaining head injuries.

Two Minors Killed As Overloaded Honda Fit Vehicles Collide

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on 23 January 2023 gave an update on road traffic accident statistics for the period 15th December 2022 to 15th January 2023. Here are the statistics:
15 December 2021 to 15 January 2022
<ul>
<li>Total number of traffic accidents: 2 741</li>
<li>Number of fatal accidents: 113</li>
<li>Number of people killed: 138</li>
<li>Number of people injured: 647</li>
</ul>
15 December 2022 to 15 January 2023
<ul>
<li>Total number of traffic accidents: 2 723</li>
<li>Number of fatal accidents: 108</li>
<li>Number of people killed: 148</li>
<li>Number of people injured: 669</li>
</ul>
Asst Comm Nyathi added:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores drivers to be always cautious on the roads and strive to set appropriate conduct on safety standards to safeguard lives.
Above all, the motoring public is implored to exercise extreme caution on the roads during this rainy season as some roads are slippery and in a bad state.
 Motorists should not cross flooded rivers and bridges to curb drowning incidences.
On the other hand, public service vehicle operators are urged to adhere to speed limits on the country’s roads and stop engaging in highway races while competing for passengers.
The public is advised to report errant drivers on the roads at any nearest police station or call National Complaints Desk number 0242 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police will continue to enforce road rules and regulations without fear or favour.
</blockquote>

ZRP Releases Accident Statistics For The Period 15 December To 15 January

Police have warned bus companies’ management and the drivers they employ not to endanger the lives of passengers following an accident that involved two buses and a truck along the Harare-Nyamapanda Road on Tuesday, 17 January.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the drivers of a Rimbi Tours bus and a Zebra Kiss bus were racing when the accident occurred.
One person was killed, while seven others were seriously injured when the Rimbi Bus rammed into the truck as the Zebra Kiss bus was blocking the road during a race. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at the 160 km peg along Harare- Nyamapanda Road on 17th January 2023 at around 1620 hours where one person died on the spot while seven (07) others were seriously injured.
A driver who was driving a Rimbi Tours, Yutong bus due west towards Harare, with 23 passengers on board rammed into the back of a Shacman Tipper which was travelling in the same direction.
The bus driver was trying to overtake the truck whilst being blocked by a Zebra Kiss bus that was travelling in the same direction.
It is clear that the bus drivers were racing and blocking each other along the road. They were openly putting the lives of passengers in danger.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores bus operators to reign in their drivers to ensure that they abide by road rules and regulations.
Operators have a vicarious responsibility to control their drivers and ensure that drivers are not dragged into dangerous and reckless highway races with other buses for passengers.
Drivers are licensed to protect lives on the roads and set good conduct in terms of road safety.
The Police will ensure that the law takes its course on the two bus drivers and the bus companies’ management.
</blockquote>

Police Vow To Take Action Against Rimbi Tours, Zebra Kiss Bus Drivers

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on 6 January 2023 gave an update on road traffic accident statistics for the period 15th December 2022 to 5th January 2023. Here are the statistics:
15 December 2021 to 5 January 2022
<ul>
<li>Total number of traffic accidents: 1 914</li>
<li>Number of fatal accidents: 81</li>
<li>Number of people killed: 102</li>
<li>Number of people injured: 478</li>
</ul>
15 December 2022 to 5 January 2023
<ul>
<li>Total number of traffic accidents: 1 998</li>
<li>Number of fatal accidents: 95</li>
<li>Number of people killed: 127</li>
<li>Number of people injured: 489</li>
</ul>
Asst Comm Nyathi implored motorists to be cautious and adhere to road rules as schools open for the first term and companies resume full operations. He said:
<blockquote>
As alluded to in the Police press statement issued on 27th December 2022, most Fatal Road Traffic Accidents involved private cars.
The festive period has revealed that drivers need to self-introspect and reconsider the way some are driving on the country’s roads.
The bully and unruly driving conduct shown by some drivers should stop in order to save lives on the roads.
Police reiterate that drivers must be observant and concentrate while on the steering wheel to curtail fatal road traffic accidents which have been recorded during the festive season where in some instances pedestrians were hit while standing at bus stops or walking beside the road.
In one of the fatal road traffic accidents which occurred on 18th December 2022, an unknown motorist hit a man aged between 30 and 35 years along 12th Avenue, Bulawayo at around 0200 hours on 18th December 2022. The victim died on the spot and the motorist did not stop after the accident.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should stop when involved in road traffic accidents, assist the injured if necessary and report all accidents to the Police within 24 hours.
In another accident that occurred on 25th December 2022 at 1945 hours at the 300 km peg along Bulawayo -Victoria Falls Road, a motorist who was driving a Toyota Hilux vehicle with three passengers on board towards Victoria Falls, lost control of the car and veered off the road to the left, where he ran over seven pedestrians before swerving to the right side where he rammed onto a stationary Honda Fit vehicle which had six passengers on board.
The Honda Fit vehicle overturned once and landed on its roof. As a result, three people (two pedestrians and one passenger from the Honda Fit vehicle) died, while 13 others were injured.
Similarly, on 31st December 2022 at 1000 hours, three pedestrians were killed after they were hit by a bus that had veered off the road along Zaka- Nyika Road at the 15 km peg.
As the nation gears up for social and economic activities in the year 2023, the Police implore motorists to be responsible and strive to promote road safety on the country’s roads.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police will continue to deploy police officers to curb road carnage and reckless driving conduct on the roads.
The Police need the cooperation of motorists for road safety to be realised in the country.
</blockquote>

Police Release Accident Statistics For The Period 15 December To 5 January

Ninenty-two (92) people died in road accidents during the festive period, that is, from 15 December to 26 December 2022, police have revealed.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that during the same period in 2021, 72 people died in road traffic accidents.
In 2021, police recorded 1 626 road traffic accidents, 62 fatal accidents, 72 deaths, and the number of people injured stood at 337.
In 2022, police recorded 1 285 road traffic accidents, 69 fatal accidents, 92 deaths and the number of people injured stood at 333. Added Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
On Unity Day, 22nd December 2022, a total of 107 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, and three (03) of the accidents were fatal, where three (03) people died while 27 others were injured. 
In 2021, 144 road traffic accidents were recorded, with seven (07) being fatal, killing 10 people while 26 others were injured.
On Christmas day, 25th December 2022, a total of 119 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, with 10 being fatal, killing 13 people and injuring 89, compared to 187 road traffic accidents recorded during the same period in 2021, with 10 fatal which killed 13 people and injured 35 others.
On Boxing Day, 26th December 2022, 88 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, 15 being fatal and 16 people were killed while 19 others were injured, compared to the year 2021 where 103 road traffic accidents were recorded, with five (5) being fatal, seven (07) people killed while 29 others injured.
Most of the road traffic accidents occurred on highways as a result of speeding, overtaking errors, inattention, misjudgment, following too close, and recklessness on the part of drivers, who in most of the accidents recorded were trying to overtake in situations which were not safe to do so, encroached onto the lane of oncoming traffic, straddled the centre lane, showed clear poor observation and control of the vehicles resulting in some hitting pedestrians who were walking on the side of the roads or standing at bus stops.
No major road accident involving public service vehicles has been recorded so far. However, the Police is concerned with the number of private vehicles involved in accidents during this holiday. 
Some of them will be overloaded while others are being used for purposes that are clearly not suitable for such use. 
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has so far impounded 2 159 vehicles for various defects.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges drivers to be cautious and promote road safety on the roads as the holiday continues. 
There is no need for one to be over-excited or reckless on the roads. The Police will continue with the current deployment level on the roads and communities till the 15th of January 2023.
We urge motorists to be responsible on the roads, to self-introspect and to be safety conscious.
</blockquote>

ZRP Releases 2022 Festive Season Accident Statistics

Three people died while thirteen others were injured when a Toyota Hilux vehicle ploughed into seven pedestrians before hitting a stationary Honda Fit vehicle that had six occupants on Christmas Day.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said the accident occurred at the 300km peg along Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road around 7.45 PM yesterday. He said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal RTA that occurred at the 300km peg along Bulawayo-Vic Falls Road on 25/12/22 at around 1945 hours.
A motorist, who was driving a Toyota Hilux vehicle with three passengers on board towards Vic Falls, lost control of the car and veered off the road to the left, where he ran over seven pedestrians before swerving to the right side where he rammed onto a stationary Honda Fit vehicle which had six passengers.
The Honda Fit vehicle overturned once and landed on its roof. As a result, three people (two pedestrians and one passenger from the Honda Fit vehicle) died, while 13 others were injured.
</blockquote>
The area councilor for Ward 14, Themba Sibanda, told <a href="https://vicfallslive.co.zw/three-dead-13-others-seriously-injured-after-toyota-hilux-rammed-on-pedestrians-honda-fit-in-hwange/">VicFallsLive</a> that two of the deceased were family members from Wururu Village. Said Sibanda:
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It happened in the Chentali area in Lambo Village. At the scene, we saw a cooler box with bottles of beer, but we have not yet established who had been carrying it among the two drivers, but what we can confirm is that the Toyota Hilux cut a corner as a blind spot and rammed into the Honda Fit which was dropping a passenger coming from Hwange.
Two of the deceased were relatives, but we are yet to get an update regarding their burial, but the rest of the injured are admitted at Hwange Colliery Company Hospital.
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In a related development, Four people died in a road traffic accident along the Chivhu-Nyazura Road on Christmas Eve.
Police said the accident occurred around 7.30 PM when the driver of a Toyota Rav 4 with seven passengers on board collided head-on with a Hino truck.
Two people died on the spot, while two others died along the way to the hospital.

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