Eight Catholic Church Members Killed After Kombi Plunges Off Deka Bridge
Eight members of the Roman Catholic Church died on Saturday morning after a kombi carrying worshippers veered off Deka Bridge along Deka Road in Hwange.
The fatal accident occurred at around 7am as the group was reportedly returning from night prayers.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the kombi had 13 occupants at the time of the crash.
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Worshippers Returning From Prayers
In a statement, police confirmed that the victims were members of the Roman Catholic Church who had been travelling from an overnight prayer gathering.
“The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident at Deka Bridge, along Deka Road, Hwange.
“Eight Roman Catholic members died when their kombi plunged into the bridge as they were coming from night prayers,” the police said.
The circumstances surrounding how the driver lost control of the vehicle had not yet been disclosed by authorities by Saturday afternoon.
Investigation Underway
Police said investigations into the accident are ongoing, with more details expected to be released in due course.
The identities of the deceased had not yet been made public as authorities continued notifying relatives.
The tragic accident has left the Hwange community in shock and adds to the growing number of fatal road crashes being recorded across the country.
Concern Over Road Safety
Road traffic accidents continue to claim lives on Zimbabwe’s roads, with authorities regularly urging motorists to exercise caution and ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
The latest tragedy comes amid continued calls for stricter road safety measures and improved compliance with traffic regulations, especially for public transport operators transporting large groups of passengers.
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