MARTIN MAWAYA
Gweru – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed two separate road traffic accidents that claimed one life and leaving another victim in serious condition.
The first accident happened on January 14, 2025, around 4:40 PM along the Gweru-Zvishavane Road at the 43km peg.
The Midlands Province police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said Charles Sikarova from Nkayi was driving a red Howo Sino Truck towards Zvishavane with three passengers onboard.
While trying to overtake a Nissan Vanette, Sikarova lost control of the truck, which veered off the road to the left, hitting and injuring two pedestrians before stopping.
One of the pedestrians, whose identity has not been revealed, died upon admission at Shurugwi District Hospital.
In a separate incident on the same day around 1:00 PM, a 6-year-old boy was hit by a Toyota Probox along the Mberengwa-West Nicholson Road at the 96km peg.
Trust Shumba from Makwasha suburb, Zvishavane was on the wheel, carrying six passengers when the vehicle struck the child, while crossing the road.
The boy sustained a cut on the forehead and a fractured left leg and is currently admitted at the United Bulawayo Hospitals in serious condition.
Insp Mahoko has appealed to motorists to avoid speeding and exercise caution when on the roads to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring.
