Police have confirmed the death of six Highlanders fans who perished in a road accident in Filabusi.
The supporters perished on August 24, at around 7 pm.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 197-kilometre peg along the Masvingo–Mbalabala Road.
“A motorist driving a Nissan NV350 vehicle which was carrying five passengers towards Filabusi allegedly crashed into a broken-down Howo tipper truck, which had no occupants and was stationary on the road.
“Subsequently, a Honda Fit carrying three passengers, which was following closely, crashed into the rear of the Nissan NV350.
“All six occupants who were travelling in the Nissan NV350 died on the spot, while the three occupants of the Honda Fit sustained serious injuries.
“The bodies of the victims were conveyed to Filabusi District Hospital for post-mortem examinations.”
