The Zimbabwe Republic Police, through the Government of Zimbabwe, is liaising with the Government of the Republic of Malawi, through its Embassy and relevant authorities, to facilitate the identification and repatriation of the victims who died in a road accident involving the Malawi-bound DRD bus.
The accident occurred on May 5, at around 1 pm at 175 kilometres along Harare-Nyamapanda Road.
The death toll has risen to 17.
The 45 injured victims are admitted to Kotwa District Hospital and Mutoko District Hospital.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police, through the Government of Zimbabwe, is liaising with the Government of the Republic of Malawi, through its Embassy and relevant authorities, to facilitate the identification and repatriation of the victims.
“The bodies of the victims have been taken to Kotwa District Hospital and Mutoko District Hospital mortuaries pending identification and post-mortem.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police express its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the people of Malawi following this tragic accident,” said national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
