A Plumtree teacher died while 12 people were injured when a
car they were travelling in overturned along the Bulawayo-Plumtree Road on
Sunday afternoon.
The accident occurred at the 62 km peg near Marula in
Matabeleland South province. It is suspected that the vehicle, a Toyota Granvia
burst its rear tyre and the driver lost control of the car.
It then veered off the road and rolled, killing the victim
instantly, before coming to a halt. Matabeleland
South Provincial Police Spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele
confirmed the incident yesterday.
“I can confirm that we attended an accident scene which
occurred at the 62 kilometre peg along Bulawayo-Plumtree road. A Toyota Granvia
overturned after a suspected case of a burst tyre. The accident occurred at
around 5pm on August 4,” said Chief Inspector Ndebele.
He said the deceased was identified as Judith Musonja, a
33-year-old teacher who was stationed at Gwambe primary school in Bulilima. She
was from Nkulumane, Bulawayo.
The injured were rushed to Plumtree district hospital where
10 were admitted while two were referred to United Bulawayo Hospitals as they
were seriously injured.
Chief Inspector Ndebele urged motorists to exercise caution
on the roads. He said they must regularly check their tyres, especially when
they embark on long journeys.
“We urge members of the public to use public service
vehicles and avoid boarding private vehicles. Motorists must observe road rules
and drivers of public service vehicles should desist from speeding at all costs
and drive within the maximum limit of 80 kilometres per hour for public service
vehicles,” said Chief Insp Ndebele.
“The public is also advised to avoid overloading vehicles and
this is not only inclusive of the number of people in a car but the weight of
the luggage carried in the vehicle.
“People have a tendency of piling up a lot of luggage in
the vehicle, exceeding the maximum weight allowed on a vehicle, when they do not
have a trailer to use for luggage,” he said. Chronicle
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