Tragedy struck in Zimbabwe yesterday as two separate road accidents in Masvingo and Gokwe claimed the lives of 13 people, with dozens more injured.
The first accident occurred along the Masvingo-Zano road, where seven people were confirmed dead and 99 others were injured when a bus overturned. The Chikozho bus, carrying 105 passengers from Masvingo to Topora, failed to navigate a steep gradient and overturned. The injured have been taken to Mogenster and Masvingo General Hospitals for treatment.
In the second incident, six people lost their lives in a head-on collision along the Gokwe-Siabuwa road. The crash involved a Nissan Sulphy and a Nissan AD van, with three victims from each vehicle dying at the scene. Eight others sustained injuries and were rushed to Gokwe General Hospital for medical attention.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed both accidents, expressing condolences to the families of the deceased and urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads.
