Tinaani Nyabereka
Kwekwe-One juvenile who was on way from school died on the spot while four others were injured when they were hit by a motor vehicle while they were waiting for transport at a bus stop.
The accident occurred at 50km peg along Gokwe-Kwekwe road on 24 June 2022 at around 1600 hours.
Circumstances reveal that Irvine Phiri (45) was driving a Mazda Familia motor vehicle along Gokwe-Kwekwe road with four passengers on board.
The deceased and four other pedestrians, all school children, were at a bus stop waiting for transport home from school.
It is alleged that upon approaching the 50km peg, Phiri lost control of the vehicle resulting in it veering off the road and hit the five children.
All five children fell on the tarred road.
The now deceased Tinotenda Siphelani died on the spot while the other four sustained multiple injuries.
The matter was reported to the police and the body of the deceased was conveyed to Zhombe Mission Hospital awaiting post-mortem.
The four injured were also rushed to the same hospital for treatment before they were further referred to Kwekwe General Hospital for further management.
Midlands Police Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko has appealed to motorist to exercise maximum caution and adhere to all road traffic regulations.
“Drivers are reminded to reduce speed when approaching pedestrians and school children,” he said.
