By Virginia Njovo
An infant was among three people killed in an accident on April 22 near Chikuku Business Centre in Bikita along the Mutare-Masvingo highway.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that a Toyota Hiace carrying 14 passengers lost control, causing it to overturn multiple times.
The driver, Carlton Chekero (33), lost control of the vehicle at the 167-kilometre peg, making the vehicle veer off the road to the right and overturning seven times before landing on its left side.
Rumbidzai Chinaka, a four-year-old girl named Charlotte Charumbira, and Chekero died at the scene.
Eleven other passengers sustained injuries and were transported to Silveira Mission Hospital. The bodies of the deceased were also taken to the hospital.
This tragic accident comes after the Easter holidays, during which there were 384 crashes nationwide, resulting in 24 fatalities and 178 injuries.
In a press statement released on April 22, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged motorists to exercise caution.
“The police urge all motorists to be responsible on the roads and observe all road rules and regulations to safeguard human lives,” he said.
