The death toll from an accident that occurred on Friday along Harare-Masvingo has risen to 16.
The fatal accident occurred at 52-kilometer peg along Masvingo road.
Police have also established that the victims are members of an apostolic sect who were going to their shrine.
The death toll has risen to 16 after one of the 29 injured victims passed on while admitted at Chitungwiza Hospital.
Police national spokesperson Assistant Commission Paul Nyathi confirmed the latest development.
“The accident occurred after an Adolph haulage truck with no passengers on board hit a VW Polo vehicle from behind.
The truck was traveling towards Harare.
“The VW polo vehicle was traveling towards Harare with no passengers on board.
“As a result, the haulage truck veered off the road to the oncoming lane.
“It was then involved in a head-on collision with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter which was traveling towards Chivhu with 44 passengers on board.
“The passengers were members of Angels Family Apostolic Church who were on their way to Makumumavi Shrine, Chivhu.
“The injured victims are admitted at Chitungwiza Hospital.
“While the bodies of the victims were conveyed to Chivhu General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.”
Ass Comm Nyathi said they have released the names of some of the victims who were identified by their next of kin.
- Joyce Mudzinzwa, a female adult aged 44 of 14444 Overspill, Epworth, Harare
- Kelly Kwenda, a female juvenile aged 3 of 146 Epworth Harare,
- Elisha Jack, a male juvenile aged 6 of 1794 Overspill, Epworth, Harare,
- Elija Jack Tawananyasha, a male juvenile aged 5 of 1794 Overspill, Epworth, Harare,
- Ezra Jack, a male infant aged 1 year 1 month of 1794 Overspill, Epworth, Harare,
- Prudence Mahachi, a female adult aged 31 years 1794 Overspill, Epworth, Harare,
- Talent Rangwa, a female aged 23 years of 20278, Overspill, Epworth, Harare.
- Leeroy Kido, a male juvenile aged 8 of 20278 Overspill, Epworth, Harare.
- Lloyd Kido, a male juvenile aged 4 of 20278 Overspill, Epworth, Harare.
- Elmod Ncube, a male adult aged 18 of 20278 Overspill, Epworth Harare.
- Decision Maizivei, a male adult aged 26 of Madheu Village, Chief Nyashanu, Buhera.
The remaining five victims are yet to be identified by their next of kin.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should be observant on the roads and observe stipulated speed limits.
Above all, drivers are implored to abide by road rules and regulations to safeguard human lives.
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