Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru – Police confirmed a fatal road traffic accident where one person died while three others were injured in an accident that occurred on 24 July 2024 at around 1900 hours near Mvuma along Harare – Masvingo highway.
Midlands Provincial Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko warned drivers against speeding.
“I confirm a road traffic accident which occurred along Harare-Masvingo on July 24. A report was made at ZRP Mvuma and scene was attended before the injured were taken to Mvuma Hospital. We kindly urge motorists to observe the rules of the road and avoid speeding,” said Insp. Mahoko.
Circumstances are that Willis Mutisi (57) of Harare was driving a Freight Haulage Truck towards Mvuma, carrying one passenger.
Upon reaching the 167 km peg, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Hino Dutro truck which was going in the opposite direction.
One passenger aboard Mutisi’s vehicle died on the spot while two passengers from the Hino truck sustained serious injuries.
Mahoko also confirmed another accident that happened in Mberengwa where seven people were injured when a Joma Bus being driven by Martin Mpofu (33) failed to pull uphill and fell on its side.
The incident occurred at the 40km-peg along Mberengwa – Mnene road on 18 July 2024 at around 07:30 hours.
Circumstances are that, upon reaching the 40km-peg, the bus failed to ascend a steep rise and the bus rolled backwards before falling on its right side.
As a result, six passengers and the driver were injured while seven others escaped unhurt. The injured were taken to Mberengwa District Hospital.
