FIVE family members who were pilgrims of the Johanne
Marange Apostolic Church on their way to the Mafararikwa shrine for annual
Passover feast died in a road accident in Headlands early this week.
The national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner
Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident that happened around 1am on Monday at the
141km peg along the Harare-Mutare Highway.
He identified the deceased as Proud Kore (41), Mejury
Kanyayi (25), Marvelous Sithole (14), Tashinga Kore (3) and Abel Kore (2
months) — all of Farm 356 in Chitomborwizi, Chinhoyi.
Ass Com Nyathi said the vehicle, a Toyota Dyna which they
were travelling in and had 22 passengers aboard, veered off the road and hit a
tree in Headlands.
“The driver of the Toyota Dyna lost control of the vehicle
after an oncoming vehicle encroached into his lane. The vehicle then veered off
the road for about 50 meters and hit a tree. As a result of the accident, five
people who are believed to be family members were killed,” he said.
Ass Comm Nyathi urged motorists to be observant and
cautious.
“Where possible, motorists must avoid travelling at night
while carrying many passengers for long distances, especially inter-city
roads,” he said. Manica Post
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