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Speeding truck kills 3 in Budiriro
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A tragic road accident claimed the lives of three people on Friday, May 9, after they were struck by a speeding truck in Budiriro 2, Harare.
The victims, who were standing by the roadside at the intersection of Kushanda Crescent and Patrenda Way, were hit by a Fuso truck that had been involved in a previous collision earlier in the day.
In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway.
"The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident in which three people who were standing by the roadside were killed after being hit by a Fuso with no passengers on board at the intersection of Kushanda Crescent and Patrenda Way, Budiriro 2, Harare, on May 9, 2025," he said.
Commissioner Nyathi revealed that the Fuso truck had earlier been involved in a hit-and-run accident with a Ford vehicle, which failed to stop after the collision. The driver of the Fuso reportedly engaged in a high-speed pursuit of the fleeing vehicle when the second, fatal crash occurred.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been released as police continue with investigations and notify the next of kin.
Authorities have since urged motorists to exercise caution and avoid reckless pursuits that may endanger the lives of innocent bystanders.
This latest tragedy has sparked fresh calls for stricter road safety enforcement, especially in densely populated suburbs like Budiriro where roadside pedestrian traffic is high.
The victims, who were standing by the roadside at the intersection of Kushanda Crescent and Patrenda Way, were hit by a Fuso truck that had been involved in a previous collision earlier in the day.
In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway.
"The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident in which three people who were standing by the roadside were killed after being hit by a Fuso with no passengers on board at the intersection of Kushanda Crescent and Patrenda Way, Budiriro 2, Harare, on May 9, 2025," he said.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been released as police continue with investigations and notify the next of kin.
Authorities have since urged motorists to exercise caution and avoid reckless pursuits that may endanger the lives of innocent bystanders.
This latest tragedy has sparked fresh calls for stricter road safety enforcement, especially in densely populated suburbs like Budiriro where roadside pedestrian traffic is high.
Source - zimpapers
