Tragic Road Accident in Gweru: Four Dead, Several Injured
In a tragic development, four people died, and several others were injured after a kombi was involved in an accident in Gweru.
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Police Confirm Gweru Kombi Accident
In a statement on their X account, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the tragic accident that happened yesterday at around 4 p.m. at the 3-kilometre peg along Hamutyinei Road.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 3 kilometre peg along Hamutyinei Road, Gweru on 15/07/24 at around 1600 hours.”
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Kombi Accident Claims Four Lives, Injures Several Others
According to the police report, the accident occurred when a Toyota Hiace commuter omnibus carrying 21 passengers veered off the road and overturned three times.
Tragically, four people died, while 18 others were injured.
“Four people died whilst 18 others were injured when a Toyota Hiace kombi with 21 passengers on board veered off the road and overturned three times before landing on its right side.”
The bodies of the four deceased victims were taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
Seventeen of the injured victims were admitted to Gweru Provincial Hospital, while one victim was ferried to Bulawayo United Hospitals.
“The bodies of the victims were taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital for post mortem. 17 injured victims are admitted at the same hospital whilst another victim was referred to Bulawayo United Hospitals for treatment.“
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Ongoing Investigation and Future Updates
The police are currently investigating the accident and have indicated that further details will be released in due course.
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