By Jeremiah Gora
Four people tragically lost their lives, and 18 others sustained injuries yesterday when the Toyota Hiace commuter omnibus they were traveling in veered off the road, overturned three times, and ultimately landed on its right side.
National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident on the Police X, formerly Twitter handle.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 3 kilometre peg along Hamutyinei Road, Gweru on July 15, 2024 at around 1600 hours.
“Four people died whilst 18 others were injured when a Toyota Hiace kombi with 21 passengers on board veered off the road and overturned three times before landing on its right side.
“The bodies of the victims were taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital for post mortem. 17 injured victims are admitted at the same hospital whilst another victim was referred to Bulawayo United Hospitals for treatment. More details to be released in due course,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
The accident occurred barely a week after another Commuter Omnibus accident claimed the lives of four people at the spot near Sunway City in Harare.
The police are urging motorists to exercise caution and observe road rules for their safety and that of others.
Reports from the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe indicate that the majority of accidents in the country are attributed to human error.
