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Soldier killed in road accident
21 Apr 2022 at 11:44hrs | Views
A soldier believed to be an attaché at the Zimbabwean embassy in Botswana died on the spot on Tuesday after the vehicle he was traveling in lost control, veered off the road and hit a tree along Plumtree road near Emganwini turn-off in Bulawayo.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident and said he was still waiting for more details.
It is believed that the soldier was travelling with his wife when the accident occurred.
Bulawayo City Council's acting chief fire officer Lynos Phiri said the accident happened along Plumtree road near Emganwini turn-off
"The driver who is said to be a Defence attaché at the Zimbabwean embassy in Botswana died on the spot. His wife aged 56 suffered soft tissue injuries and was conveyed to Mater Dei Hospital," Phiri said.
He said the soldier was driving a Toyota Hilux twin cab vehicle.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident and said he was still waiting for more details.
It is believed that the soldier was travelling with his wife when the accident occurred.
"The driver who is said to be a Defence attaché at the Zimbabwean embassy in Botswana died on the spot. His wife aged 56 suffered soft tissue injuries and was conveyed to Mater Dei Hospital," Phiri said.
He said the soldier was driving a Toyota Hilux twin cab vehicle.
Source - NewsDay Zimbabwe
