By Decide Nhendo
One life was lost and four people were injured in a road accident that happened in Chiredzi recently after the driver of a pirate taxi lost control of the vehicle before it overturned, with seven passengers on-board.
Circumstances are that on June 28, Simbarashe Muparuri (25) was plying the Chiredzi -Triangle route driving a Toyota probox with seven passengers on board.
Upon reaching the 101 kilometres peg along Ngundu-Tanganda road, Muparuri lost control of the vehicle and it veered off the road overturning twice before landing on its roof.
Muparuri sustained head injuries and died on his way to Chiredzi General Hospital. His body was taken to Chiredzi General Hospital for post-mortem.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the accident, and urged drivers to be attentive when driving.
“I can confirm that on June 28 there was a fatal car accident in Chiredzi which claimed one life, while four others were injured. I encourage drivers to be attentive while on the road,” said Dhewa.
Four of the passengers sustained different degrees of injuries; two were serious while other two were stable.
