A devastating road traffic accident occurred on July 21, 2024, at approximately 1950 hours along the Ngundu-Tanganda Road, near the 70km peg.
The tragic incident resulted in the loss of eight lives, while two others sustained injur!es.
A Toyota Probox registration number AFD 7476, carrying nine passengers, veered off the road and crashed into a bridge pillar.
The vehicle overturned multiple times, ejecting all the passengers onto the ground before coming to rest on its right side.
The impact of the crash was severe, resulting in the de@ths of eight people on the spot. The victims’ bodies were transported to Chiredzi Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.
The two survivors were taken to Collin Saunders Hospital and Chiredzi General Hospital for medical treatment. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the authorities.
The Ngundu-Tanganda Road is a notorious stretch known for its poor road conditions and high accident rates.
As investigations continue, the police urges all road users to exercise extreme caution and follow road safety regulations to minimize the risk of accidents.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
