Tinaani Nyabereka
Gokwe – One person died on the spot while 3 others escaped with injuries after the vehicles they were travelling in collided along the Kwekwe – Gokwe road on 30 July 2023 around 0130 hours.
Circumstances surrounding the incident are that that Tichaona Jerera (61) was driving a White Nissan Sulphy motor vehicle towards Kwekwe with one passenger on board.
Upon reaching the 125 km peg at a sharp curve he encroached into the other lane resulting in a head on collision with a Scania truck which was travelling in the opposite direction.
As a result of the accident, Jerera sustained multiple fractures all over the body and died on the spot
The passenger as well as the two from the Scania also sustained injuries.
In a related incident, 2 people lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on July 31 along Bulawayo – Harare highway.
The accident occurred around 1800 hours along Harare-Bulawayo Road involved an Isuzu double cab travelling towards Kwekwe with one passenger and a Toyota Platz which was travelling towards Gweru carrying three passengers.
Upon reaching the 241 km peg the Toyota Platz tried to overtake a vehicle which was in front and in the process encroached where it crushed with the Isuzu.
One person died on the spot while the other died upon admission at Gweru Provincial Hospital.
Midlands Provincial Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko called for motorists to exercise caution on the country’s major roads.
“I urge motorists to be patient on the road and to overtake only when it is necessary and safe to so. Motorists should also be careful and cautious on the road to avoid loss of lives.
