The Zimbabwe Republic Police has released the names of five of the seven people killed in a tragic multiple-vehicle road accident that occurred along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road on April 3, 2026.
The fatal crash happened at around 9:10 PM at the 57-kilometre peg near Mawabeni in Umzingwane, where a truck struck several bystanders gathered at an earlier accident scene involving three smaller vehicles.
ZRP national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed on Sunday that five victims had been positively identified by their next of kin.
Among the deceased is Khumbulani Tshuma (32) of Bekezela, Filabusi, who had been travelling in a white Toyota Hilux that had stopped at the scene. Senzangakhona Moyo (43) of Old Lobengula, Bulawayo, was a passenger in the same vehicle.
Victor Moyo (39) of Pumula South, Bulawayo, was travelling in a white Toyota Probox that had also pulled over following the initial accident, while Dumoluhle Ncube (30) of Pumula South was reportedly driving a truck that had stopped at the site. The fifth identified victim is Fundani Moyo (53) of Mbonjeni Village in Esibomvu.
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Two victims remain unidentified, with police appealing to relatives to come forward for identification.
Commissioner Nyathi urged members of the public to prioritise safety when approaching accident scenes.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges members of the public to exercise caution when approaching or gathering at road traffic accident scenes,” he said.
“The public is strongly discouraged from crowding such scenes, as this significantly increases the risk of secondary accidents. Only individuals providing essential assistance should remain at the scene, while others are advised to keep a safe distance.”
He further advised motorists involved in accidents or breakdowns to take precautionary measures to prevent further loss of life.
“Those who may have been involved in a road traffic accident or experienced a breakdown should switch on hazard lights to enhance visibility and place reflective warning triangles at a safe distance from the scene to alert oncoming traffic,” Nyathi said.
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident are ongoing.
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