Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe – ( News of The South) – A devastating road accident involving a haulage truck and a kombi on Wednesday morning near Hunyani Bridge along Seke Road has claimed the lives of 17 people, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed in a press statement.
According to the ZRP, the incident occurred when a haulage truck, with two occupants on board and travelling towards the Harare Central Business District, lost control and veered onto the oncoming lane. The truck first struck two pedestrians who were walking on a road island, killing them instantly.
The out-of-control truck then collided head-on with a Nissan Caravan kombi that was travelling in the opposite direction towards Chitungwiza. The kombi had 17 passengers on board.
The impact of the collision was severe, with the truck dragging the kombi off the road before it overturned, landing on top of the smaller vehicle and trapping its occupants. Fifteen people from the kombi, including the driver, died at the scene. Four others were injured, with three from the kombi and one from the truck.
The victims of this tragic accident include 10 females and seven males.
The bodies of the deceased have been transported to Chitungwiza Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations, while the injured have been referred to a medical institution for treatment.
Commissioner Nyathi P, Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) for the Commissioner-General of Police, stated that more details regarding the accident would be released in due course. The ZRP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this horrific incident.
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