The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of the people who perished in the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road horror accident on Tuesday, 3 September.
At around 8 AM, a South Africa-registered Ford Ranger collided head-on with a haulage truck at the 223 km peg on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road near Bubi, about 65 km north of Beitbridge. Seven people perished in the crash after the double cab exploded.
Police Confirm The Identities Of The Masvingo-Beitbridge Road Horror Accident Victims
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi reported that they have identified six victims from the crash:
“The death toll has risen to 7. Six victims have so far been identified by their next of kin. The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of five of the six victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:
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- Farai Rateiwa, a male adult of Makoni, Rusape
- Andrew Dembura, a male adult of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo
- Felistas Bhasitera, a female adult of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo
- Isabel Dembura (9), a female juvenile of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo
- Hilfrasia Dembura (6), a female juvenile of Nyabonga, Zaka, Masvingo
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“The other victim is a foreign national.”
What Happened In The Explosive Crash?
The officer commanding police in Beitbridge District, Chief Superintendent Melusi Ncube, said the Ford Ranger attempted to overtake another truck on the highway. It veered into the opposite lane and crashed head-on with a haulage truck towing two tobacco-filled trailers.
The impact of the collision caused the Ford Ranger to explode, trapping and burning the driver and four passengers beyond recognition. The haulage truck driver was uninjured as his heavy vehicle landed on its side.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Nyathi urged:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores all motorists to observe all road rules and regulations when travelling on the country’s roads. Above all, motorists are urged not to overtake in situations which are clearly not safe to do so.”
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