Zimbabwe shaken by deadly road tragedy
Zimbabwe witnessed a series of tragic road accidents, leading to loss of life and injuries. The most severe incident took place on the Chivhu-Ray Road. This accident involved a head-on collision between two vehicles: a Toyota Wish carrying eight passengers and an Isuzu DMax with two occupants. The crash occurred around 10:00 AM at the 61-kilometer mark on the road. The impact was devastating, causing the Isuzu DMax to veer off the road, overturn, and eventually land back on its wheels. Unfortunately, three people lost their lives in this accident, and eight others sustained injuries.
According to a report by myzimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the details of this tragic event through a statement shared on Twitter. The statement read: “The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 03/10/24 at around 1000 hours at the 61 kilometre peg along Chivhu-Ray Road. Three people were killed while eight others were injured when a Toyota Wish vehicle with eight passengers on board and an Isuzu DMax vehicle with two passengers on board were involved in a head-on collision.” The police further explained that due to the collision, the Isuzu DMax veered off the road and overturned before coming to rest on its wheels. The bodies of the deceased were taken to Gutu Mission Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations, while those injured received treatment at the same hospital.
As investigations into the cause of the accident continue, the ZRP has urged all motorists to be cautious and adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future. The authorities are emphasizing the importance of road safety and are appealing to drivers to exercise vigilance while driving.
On the same day, another unfortunate incident occurred in Harare. This involved a hit-and-run accident along Amalinda Road near the Boka Tobacco Auction Floor. A haulage truck struck a pedestrian, causing a broken leg, and then fled the scene without stopping to assist the victim. The injured pedestrian was taken to Sally Mugabe Hospital for medical treatment. In response to this incident, the police in Harare have made an appeal for information that could help in their investigation. They have requested anyone with relevant details about this hit-and-run accident to report it to their nearest police station. The ZRP statement regarding this incident reads: “Police in Harare are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a hit and run road traffic accident which occurred on 03/10/24 along Amalinda Road near Boka Tobacco Floor. A haulage truck hit a man and did not stop after the accident. The victim sustained a broken leg and was referred to Sally Mugabe Hospital for treatment. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.”
Adding to these tragic events, news emerged about another accident involving a Zimbabwean truck driver named Leon Munhukwaye in South Africa. Munhukwaye was based in Durban and tragically lost his life in an accident approximately 30 kilometers from Colensburg on the N1 road from Cape Town. Preliminary investigations suggest that he was forced off the road by another truck that was overtaking him, leading to a crash that ejected him from his vehicle. Sadly, he died at the scene of the accident, which occurred around 5 PM on Wednesday.
Following his death, members of the Zimbabwean Professional Drivers group expressed their sorrow through a Facebook post mourning his passing: “We are deeply saddened guys, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on of one of our Legends EX GDC and Burious Investments driver Leon Munhukwaye. He was driving for one of the Indians in working and residing in Durban.MHSRIP.This Accident happened 30 km to Colensburg N1 road to Capetown.” Munhukwaye’s body was recovered by paramedics who arrived at the scene.
