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Three people were killed while 27 others were injured when a commuter omnibus side-swiped with a Mandaza bus in Hwedza (Wedza) on Monday.
In a statement released on 18 April, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the bus veered off the road before landing on its left side.
The accident occurred at the 29-kilometre peg along Wedza- Mutiweshiri Road.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police, recorded another fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 17th April 2023 at the 29-kilometre peg along Wedza- Mutiweshiri Road in which three people died on the spot whilst twenty-seven (27) others were injured when a commuter omnibus side swiped with a Mandaza bus, resulting in the bus veering off the road before landing on its left side.
“The bodies of the victims were taken to St Mary’s Hospital, Wedza for post-mortem while the injured are admitted at the same hospital.” said Nyathi.
He said the three (3) victims have been identified by their next of kin as follows:
Agnes NYADONGO (53), a female adult of Gombe Village, Mutare,
Caroline BANDA (34), of Dora, Dangamvura, Mutare,
Nenyasha DARARA, a female infant aged four (4), of Dora Dangamvura, Mutare.
Asst Comm Paul Nyathi also implored public service vehicle drivers to be cautious on the roads and comply with all road rules and regulations to safeguard lives.