MDC Alliance Marondera Central legislator Caston Matewu
says he was trying to avoid an unregistered vehicle when his car veered off the
road on Friday evening, leaving him and six passengers badly injured.
The unregistered vehicle allegedly disappeared from the
scene and Matewu and six others were rescued by soldiers, who arrived on the
scene, shortly after a Zanu PF branded car briefly stopped to check on them.
Matewu (38), who is admitted at a private hospital in
Marondera and complained of chest pains, said they were lucky to be alive.
He said the accident happened near Rufaro Dam, just outside
Marondera, where his Toyota Fortuner veered off the road and hit a couple of
trees, leaving it mangled.
“As we drove along Longlands Road, a car with no plates was
speeding straight at us so we decided to veer off the road to avoid a direct
hit,” the legislator said.
“Unfortunately, the car went on to hit a tree, and two
minutes after the accident, a Zanu PF branded vehicle arrived at the scene
carrying people.
“Before they got off, a twin cab with soldiers then arrived
and then assisted us and called an ambulance.
“I want to thank the unnamed army colonel for his help.” Matewu
and the six passages were rushed to Marondera Provincial Hospital after being
rescued from the vehicle by residents, who live along the road.
One of the people who came to the legislator’s rescue said
there was a booming sound as the vehicle veered off the road,” the resident
said.
“We rushed to the scene, but could not locate the (MP’s)
car,” he said.
“There were no lights, but thank God the car radio was
still playing and we were led to its location by the sound.
“We found the occupants still inside and managed to rescue
them. One of the female passengers had her legs broken.”
Matewu’s car was marked “Covid Taskforce.” He said he was
helping to mobilise resources to help the needy in Marondera.
At the time of the accident he had sourced $14 000 from
well-wishers, mainly residents who sent money through Ecocash.
Matewu was transferred from the public hospital together
with one of his colleagues to a private facility on Friday night.
The MP and his personal assistant Cephas Mazambani suffered
broken ribs. One of the female passengers broke both legs while her colleague
was transferred to Harare as she had sustained head injuries.
Apart from Mazambani, the injured passengers are Dorcas
Gwata (23), Nicky Nedevedzo (32), George Chikore (29), Emaculate Hove (31) and
Shylet Muzamindo (20).
Zanu PF party official Cleopas Kundiona also visited the
injured at the hospital and pledged to assist them with their medical expenses.
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