Five family members from Mutare died in a headon collision involving a Honda fit and ford ranger. The Zimbabwe Republic Police released a statement:
ZRP PRESS STATEMENT
08th AUGUST 2024
FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT THE 53 KILOMETRE PEG
ALONG HARARE-MUTARE ROAD
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 53 kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare road on 07th August 2024 at around 1920 hours.
Five people were killed whilst four others were injured when a Ford Ranger vehicle with two passengers on board was involved in a head on collision with a Honda Fit vehicle with five passengers on board.
The victims were identified by their next of kin as listed:-
➤ Phillip Sithole (34), a male adult of Morningside, Mutare
➤ Jimmy Tinashe Sithole (28), a male adult of Morningside, Mutare
➤ Samuel Sithole (27), a male adult of Morningside, Mutare
➤ Rumbidzai Mlambo, a female adult of Morningside, Mutare
➤ Laquisha Sithole (2), a female juvenile of Morningside, Mutare
The bodies of the victims were taken to Marondera Hospital mortuary for post mortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital. The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should observe stipulated speed limits and abide by all road rules and regulations in-order to curb road traffic accidents. Above all, motorists are implored to avoid overtaking when it is not safe to do so or in areas with poor visibility.
