Zim Now Writer
Two mourners were killed while ten other passengers were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in on their way to a funeral was involved in an accident at the 315km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo highway on Thursday.
According to police, the vehicle burst a rear tyre, resulting in the driver losing control of vehicle.
Midlands acting police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Fungai Ngawagare, the two deceased died on the spot.
Said Ngawagare: “Tendai Nkala was driving a Toyota Hiace along Harare-Bulawayo road towards Gweru with eleven passengers on board who were going to a funeral in Lower Gweru.
“Upon approaching the 315km peg, the vehicle rear right tyre burst and the driver lost control of the vehicle and veered off to the left side of the road. The vehicle overturned, rolled once and landed on its wheels.”
The deceased have been identified as Lucia Mpofu, 54, and Masuku Mubazisi, 51, of Bulawayo, and their bodies were taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital mortuary while the injured are admitted at the same facility.
“The ZRP would like to urge members of the public to ensure that their motor vehicles are serviceable and roadworthy before embarking on a journey.
“Drivers are also urged to obey the rules of the road so as to minimise the loss of life through accidents,” said Ngawagare.
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