{"id":117000,"date":"2026-06-07T07:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/18-passengers-cheat-death-as-kombi-overturns-in-hatfield"},"modified":"2026-06-07T07:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:36:20","slug":"18-passengers-cheat-death-as-kombi-overturns-in-hatfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/18-passengers-cheat-death-as-kombi-overturns-in-hatfield","title":{"rendered":"18 Passengers Cheat Death As Kombi Overturns In Hatfield"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several passengers escaped with minor injuries after a kombi overturned at the corner of Jefferson and Arlington Roads in Hatfield on Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>The Toyota Hiace, which was carrying 18 passengers, was travelling from Seke L in Chitungwiza to Harare\u2019s Central Business District when the driver lost control, and the vehicle veered off the road before landing on its side.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers who spoke at the scene said the driver appeared to lose braking power while approaching the intersection. 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