Police have released the names of nine of the 12 victims who have been positively identified by their next of kin after a Toyota Quantum exploded at the 27-kilometre peg along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, Esigodini.
The fatal accident occurred on April 16, around 12 pm.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said, the bodies of the victims were taken to united Bulawayo hospitals mortuary for post mortem.
The cause of the explosion is yet to be established.
The victims include:
➤ Thabani Moyo (37) a male adult of Old Lobengula, Bulawayo.
➤ Nobuhle Mdlongwa (37) a female adult of Entumbane, Bulawayo.
➤ Oscar Mdlongwa (44), a male adult.
➤ Sicelesile Mabhena, a female adult of Nkulumane 5, Bulawayo.
➤ Sibusiso Mabhena (5) a male juvenile of Nkulumane 5, Bulawayo.
➤ Mhlupeki Limkani Sibanda (36), a male adult of Nkulumane 05, Bulawayo.
➤ Tedious Ncube, a male adult.
➤ Precious Moyo (36), a female adult of Pumula North, Bulawayo.
➤ Promise Brian Gabadela, a male adult.
