Police have released names of the people who died in the Chitungwiza tragic accident which occurred on Tuesday morning.
The fatal road accident involved a haulage truck and a kombi at Hunyani Bridge along Seke Road, Chitungwiza.
In a statement, National Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the 17 victims who were identified by their next of kin.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses condolences to the bereaved families.
“Meanwhile, the Police is conducting comprehensive investigations to determine the causes of the accident.
“Motorists are urged to be safety conscious while driving on the country’s roads.
“Above all, vehicles should be regularly serviced and checked to address mechanical issues for road safety.”
Tatenda SILIA (25), a male adult of Rockview West, Zengeza 5 Extension, Chitungwiza (kombi driver),
Wishby NGANIMA (19), a male adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza,
Letwin HWINGWIRI (52), a female adult of St John’s Bhora, Murehwa,
Frederick JUMO (39), a male adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
Shantel JERE (03), a female infant of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza,
Rainford JERE (29), a male adult of St Marys, Chitungwiza,
Prodigas MUGERE (37), a male adult of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza,
Tatenda DHOKWANI (25), a male adult of Damafalls, Ruwa,
Samantha TADERERA (27), a female adult of Zimre Park, Harare,
Sheilla NEMASANGO (58), a female adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza,
Samantha NYANGANI (32), a Chitungwiza, female adult of Unit P, Seke,
Emma MATARE (32), a female adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
Joshua GUTSA (07), a male juvenille of Stoneridge, Harare,
Perpetua KURWA (35), a female adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
Anyway MAGUDURU (26), a male adult of Manyame Park, Chitungwiza,
Talent HWINGWIRI (18), a male adult of St John’s Bhora, Mrehwa,
Mary NYAMBIRI (63), a female adult of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza.
