7 dead in Masvingo-Beitbridge road crash

A tragic road traffic accident along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road on Friday morning claimed seven lives and left 15 others injured, authorities have confirmed.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the crash involved three vehicles: a Yutong bus, a Toyota Aqua, and a Toyota Dyna truck. The incident occurred at the 175 km peg along the road at 02:45 hours on 12 September 2025.

"The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident involving three vehicles, a Yutong bus, a Toyota Aqua and a Toyota Dyna truck. Seven people died and 15 others were injured after a motorist driving a Yutong bus with 48 passengers on board towards Beitbridge collided head-on with a Toyota Aqua, which had five passengers, and a Toyota Dyna with two occupants, both travelling towards Masvingo," Commissioner Nyathi said.

The fatalities included two passengers from the bus, three occupants from the Toyota Aqua, including its driver, and two occupants from the Toyota Dyna, including the driver. Thirteen passengers from the bus and two from the Toyota Aqua sustained injuries and were reportedly taken to nearby medical facilities.

Police investigations into the crash are ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in due course.