SIX passengers died on the spot on Sunday after a Honda Fit they were travelling in collided with a Sino Howo truck.
The fatal accident occurred at the 142 kilometre peg.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 142 kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road on June 22.
“The accident at around 7:30 pm, where six people died after a Honda Fit vehicle collided head-on with a Sino Howo truck.
“The driver of the Honda Fit vehicle was driving towards Mutare with five passengers on board and on approaching a blind curve at the 142 kilometre peg.
“He attempted to overtake a tractor while there was an oncoming Sino Howo truck, resulting in a head-on collision.
“As a result of the crash, all six occupants of the Honda Fit vehicle died on the spot.
“The bodies were taken to Rusape General Hospital for post-mortem.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police will release the names of victims after their next of kin have been notified.”
