The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released three of the five victims of the road accident that occurred about 20 km outside Mutare when a Beta bus collided head-on with a fuel tanker which burst into flames.
National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the other two were burnt beyond recognition.
In a statement the Zimbabwe Republic Police {ZRP} revealed more information on casualties and fatalities of the accident.
They said:
“With reference to the Zimbabwe Republic Police Press Statement issued on 25th December 2021, Police reports that, initial comprehensive investigations on the accident have revealed that the total number of people involved is 71 instead of the initially reported 65.
“The Beta bus was carrying 69 passengers while the Pathera Logistics Fuel Tanker had two people. 66 people were injured while the death toll remains at five (5). 41 people were treated and discharged while 25 are still hospitalized. ‘Three (3) of the five (5) victims have been identified by their relatives as:
“Delan Ndoro of Mapfunde Village under Chief Zimunya in Mutare, Admire Mandeya of Nyatate Village under Chief Mutasa in Nyanga and Rufu Zambezi (48) of number 36 Glenora Drive in Harare.”
However police also reported that two other victims who were burnt beyond recognition were waiting for forensic test.
Meanwhile, police further reported that the owner of Beta buses Mr Muganda has offered to assist them to locate his driver Philip Chiringo who disappeared from the scene after the accident.
They assured the nation that they are still conducting investigations into the unfortunate fatal road traffic accident.
