Six killed, 7 injured in head-on collision

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Zim Now Writer

Six people died while seven others were injured on Sunday at the 15-km peg along the Kwekwe-Gokwe Road. The accident happened around 1800hr when a Nissan NP300 was involved in a head-on collision with a Honda Fit vehicle.

The Nissan NP300, which had three passengers on board travelling towards Kwekwe, collided with the Honda Fit vehicle with eight passengers on board, which was travelling in the opposite direction.

Both drivers and two passengers died on the spot while two other passengers died on admission at Kwekwe General Hospital.

Three victims were positively identified by their next of kin as:-Edward Mutimbu, a male adult aged 40 of Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, Headquarters, Tafadzwa Chokera, a male aged 24 of Zhombe Business Centre and Anna Muzeziwa a female adult aged 42 of Zhombe Mission Hospital.

The other three victims are yet to be identified by their next of kin.

The bodies of the victims were taken to Kwekwe General Hospital mortuary for post mortem while five of the injured victims are admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital. The other two victims are admitted at Gweru General Hospital.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores motorists to be patient on the roads and above all adhere to all road rules and regulations.

Overloading is a common problem with Mshika-shika, as operators often prioritise profits over safety concerns.

“Mshika-shika” is a colloquial term used in Zimbabwe to refer to illegally operated commuter omnibuses and other small vehicles that transport passengers in urban areas.

Overloading can cause accidents and injuries, especially when these vehicles are involved in collisions or other accidents.