EDWIN MOYO
KWEKWE-A fatal road traffic accident that happened along Kwekwe-Gokwe Road killed two people, while five others escaped with varying injuries.
The accident occurred along Kwekwe -Gokwe road on 4 March 2024 at about 1630 hours.
Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the development and urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads.
Police investigations revealed the now deceased, Elliot Chuma (36) of Mawana Village under Chief Njelele, Gokwe was driving a Mazda Premacy vehicle from Gokwe towards Kwekwe with six passengers on board.
Upon approaching the 69km peg the vehicle had a tyre burst.
The driver lost control of the vehicle, it veered off the road and overturned several times. The driver Elliot Chuma died on the spot and Watunga George Mkarati (59) from Gokwe died upon admission at Zhombe Mission Hospital whilst five others were injured.
In a separate incident a 38 year old man was hit by a motor vehicle whilst trying to cross the Gweru Zvishavane road on 4 March 2024 at about 1800 hours.
Unity Ndou (38) years of Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge was driving a Toyota Probox vehicle towards Zvishavane with two passengers on board.
Upon approaching the 81km peg he hit Nyasha Chatira of Mandiyanga Village under Chief Mapanzure, Zvishavane who was crossing the road. Chatira sustained a fractured leg and was taken to Zvishavane District Hospital where he is receiving treatment.
