By Tatiana Mhararira
A horrible traffic accident occurred along Chiredzi -Roy road and claimed one while 17 people were injured.
Masvingo provincial acting police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Masauso Patinyu confirmed the incident where one life was lost.
“I confirm the accident where a Mazda T35 truck white in colour which was being driven by Last Chirambamuriwo (33) was involved in an accident and one person died.
On April 23, 2025 around 0700 hours Chirambamuriwo was driving towards Roy with 30 passengers on board.
At 84km peg Chirambamuriwo failed to engage the correct gear and the lorry to failed to climb the steep road and it reversed before overturning twice and landed on its left side.
One passenger Rutendo Gonese (39) who stays in village 9 Chiredzi sustained a deep cut on the head and died on the spot while others were injured.
The injured and deceased were taken to Chiredzi General Hospital.
