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4 dead, 5 injured in head-on collision
01 Jun 2025 at 14:43hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident that claimed four lives and left five others injured on May 29 at around 2:00 PM, near the 44-kilometre peg along the Chegutu–Chinhoyi Road, close to Uzande Business Centre.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the accident involved a Toyota Probox carrying seven passengers and a Toyota Lexus with two occupants. The two vehicles collided head-on under circumstances that are still being investigated.
"Sadly, four people lost their lives on the spot while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries," Commissioner Nyathi confirmed. "The injured were rushed to Chinhoyi Hospital for medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to the same hospital for post-mortem."
The victims have been identified by their families as Micah Phiri (51) of C521 DRC, Chegutu; Dadirai Nyamaka (45) of Rio Tinto, Kadoma; Munyukwi Jeremiah of 5787 White City, Chinhoyi; and Isaac Tizora (62) of 2465 Chegutu.
Commissioner Nyathi urged all motorists to exercise extreme caution on the country's roads, particularly when overtaking.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that drivers should not overtake when it is not safe to do so. Motorists should drive responsibly and exercise maximum caution on the roads to safeguard lives," he said.
Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the accident involved a Toyota Probox carrying seven passengers and a Toyota Lexus with two occupants. The two vehicles collided head-on under circumstances that are still being investigated.
"Sadly, four people lost their lives on the spot while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries," Commissioner Nyathi confirmed. "The injured were rushed to Chinhoyi Hospital for medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to the same hospital for post-mortem."
The victims have been identified by their families as Micah Phiri (51) of C521 DRC, Chegutu; Dadirai Nyamaka (45) of Rio Tinto, Kadoma; Munyukwi Jeremiah of 5787 White City, Chinhoyi; and Isaac Tizora (62) of 2465 Chegutu.
Commissioner Nyathi urged all motorists to exercise extreme caution on the country's roads, particularly when overtaking.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that drivers should not overtake when it is not safe to do so. Motorists should drive responsibly and exercise maximum caution on the roads to safeguard lives," he said.
Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Source - New Ziana
