A six-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car driven by an unlicensed motorist in Hopely, Harare. Her eight-year-old companion was also seriously injured in the accident and remains in hospital.
The tragic incident happened at around 11pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, along Forbes Road, opposite Paok Tuckshops.
Unlicensed Motorist Hits Two Children In Hopely
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the accident involved a Nissan Sentra driven by an unlicensed motorist.
The two girls were reportedly attempting to cross the road when the vehicle struck them.
Police said both children sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
In its statement, the ZRP said:
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred along Forbes Road, opposite Paok Tuckshops in Hopely, Harare, on 10/11/26 at approximately 2300 hours.”
The police further confirmed that the driver was unlicensed and that the vehicle allegedly struck the two young pedestrians.
Six-Year-Old Dies As Eight-Year-Old Remains Hospitalised
Despite receiving medical attention, the six-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries upon admission to hospital.
Her eight-year-old companion was admitted for further treatment.
The ZRP confirmed the two children’s respective outcomes, but its statement did not provide further details about their identities or the circumstances surrounding the driver’s alleged conduct.
The accident occurred late at night, leaving one young girl dead and another requiring hospital treatment. Police have not provided further information about possible charges or the driver’s identity.
