FOURTEEN people were injured in a road traffic accident on Friday in what was the only major Easter holiday incident on the country’s roads by last night, police have confirmed.
The accident occurred when a Zambia-bound Andile Coaches
bus carrying 19 passengers veered off the road and overturned, before landing
in a ditch at the 302-kilometre peg along the Harare-Chirundu Road.
The police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi, confirmed the accident yesterday urging motorists to be cautious on the
roads.
"We will have all the details and statistics of what
transpired over the holiday ready for release on 2 April 2024 as the holiday is
still on.
“The ZRP, however, confirms a serious road traffic accident
that occurred at the 302km peg along the Harare-Chirundu Road on 29 March 2024
at around 1238 hours.
“Fourteen people were injured when an Andile Coaches bus
which was carrying 19 passengers on board, veered off the road, overturned and
landed in a ditch on its roof,” he said.
Asst Comm Nyathi said three injured passengers were ferried
to Karoi District Hospital while 12 others were taken to Mutendere Hospital in
Zambia for medical assistance.
“As police, we strongly caution the motoring public against
speeding in all situations which are not safe to do so, thereby compromising
road safety,” he added.
In a statement just before the Easter holiday, Comm-Gen
Matanga urged Christian worshippers to avoid night travelling to minimise road
traffic accidents.
“Church leaders should ensure that the form of transport
used by congregations is suitable and secure without compromising road safety.”
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