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2 die after being tossed off truck in horror crash
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Two passengers travelling in the loading box of an Isuzu KB300 truck died after they were thrown onto the tarmac when the vehicle veered off the road along the Ngundu–Tanganda Road on Thursday.
The fatal accident occurred at the 213-kilometre peg.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
"The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on February 12, 2026, at the 213 km peg along Ngundu–Tanganda Road," said Nyathi.
"A motorist driving an Isuzu KB300 single cab, with four passengers on board and travelling towards Tanganda, allegedly lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road.
"As a result, two passengers who were in the vehicle loading box were thrown onto the tarmac. The two victims sustained severe head injuries and were rushed to St Peter's Hospital, where they were pronounced dead upon admission."
Police have not yet released the identities of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin.
In a separate incident, police in Chitungwiza are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred along Rufaro Road near Shingayi Primary School on February 11, 2026.
An unknown motorist allegedly struck an 82-year-old woman before speeding off from the scene. The victim sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to Chitungwiza Hospital for treatment.
Police have appealed for information that may lead to the identification and arrest of the driver involved in the hit-and-run incident.
The fatal accident occurred at the 213-kilometre peg.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
"The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on February 12, 2026, at the 213 km peg along Ngundu–Tanganda Road," said Nyathi.
"A motorist driving an Isuzu KB300 single cab, with four passengers on board and travelling towards Tanganda, allegedly lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road.
Police have not yet released the identities of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin.
In a separate incident, police in Chitungwiza are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred along Rufaro Road near Shingayi Primary School on February 11, 2026.
An unknown motorist allegedly struck an 82-year-old woman before speeding off from the scene. The victim sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to Chitungwiza Hospital for treatment.
Police have appealed for information that may lead to the identification and arrest of the driver involved in the hit-and-run incident.
Source - newzimbabwe
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