Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a horrific road traffic accident in which seven people were killed after being struck by a truck in southern Zimbabwe.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the incident occurred on Good Friday at around 10 pm at the 57km peg along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road.
“The victims were at an accident scene involving three other vehicles, a Nissan March, a Toyota Probox and a Toyota Baby Quantum.
“The Nissan March vehicle, which had three passengers on board, had been hit from behind by a Toyota Probox vehicle, and both vehicles stopped in the roadway,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He said that after the collision, the drivers and passengers from both vehicles got out to assess the damage.
Added Commissioner Nyathi: “The third vehicle, a Toyota Baby quantum, then approached at high speed and struck people at the scene, resulting in three people being injured.
“Moments later, the truck approached and ran over the stationary vehicles and pedestrians, killing five people on the spot, while two others died upon admission at Esigodini District Hospital.”
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