Thirty people were killed while 104 were injured in 337 road traffic accidents during the 2026 Easter Holidays.<\/p>\n
Despite the country recording a decrease in road traffic accidents this year, as compared to 2025, fatalities increased, with pedestrians accounting for a large number of those who were killed.<\/p>\n
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that, during the 2026 Easter Holiday, a total of 337 road traffic accidents were recorded compared to 384 accidents during the same period in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf these, 22 were fatal accidents resulting in 30 deaths, compared to 21 fatal accidents in 2025, which claimed 24 lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe number of injured persons decreased from 178 in 2025 to 104 in 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the 2026 Easter Holiday, no major road traffic accident involving public service vehicles was recorded.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the eve of the period under review, on April 2, a fatal road traffic accident was recorded where six (06) family members were killed when a Toyota Corolla vehicle had a head-on collision with a truck at the 246 km peg along the Harare-Masvingo Road.\u201d<\/p>\n
Out of the 30 people killed, the majority were pedestrians, accounting for 19 deaths, which is approximately 63 percent of the total.<\/p>\n
\u201cPassengers represented the second-largest group, with seven fatalities, roughly 23 percent of the total.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrivers accounted for only three deaths, which is 10 percent, and one rider was killed, making up just over 3 percent of the total.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the 2026 Easter Holiday, speeding was identified as the leading cause of road traffic accidents, with many motorists losing control of their vehicles and overturning.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnsafe overtaking also contributed to head-on collisions recorded during the period,\u201d said Commissioner Nyathi.<\/p>\n
Among the recorded incidents was a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 51 km peg along the Bulawayo-Beltbridge Road on 3 April 2026 at approximately 2110 hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeven (07) people were killed and four (04) others injured when a truck rammed into three (03) vehicles, a Nissan March, Toyota Probox and Toyota Hiace (Baby Quantum), which had been involved in an accident earlier.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe truck struck the three vehicles and the pedestrians who had gathered at the scene, resulting in the fatalities April 4, three hit-and-run fatal road traffic accidents were recorded in Masvingo Province.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first occurred at around 01.30 hours at the 91 km peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, where an unidentified motorist struck and killed a pedestrian before fleeing the scene. \u201cThe second Incident took place near the Roman Catholic Church near Zengeza Business Centre, Renco Mine, where a Volvo abnormal load truck struck a pedestrian and failed to stop.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victim died on the spot.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe third accident occurred at the 22 km peg along the Masvingo-Copota Road, where another unidentified motorist hit a pedestrian and fled, resulting in the victim’s death.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists involved in accidents must stop, render first aid where possible, and report every accident to the Police.<\/p>\n
“Motorists are also urged to use reflective warning triangles in the event of breakdowns or accidents, reduce speed, and exercise caution when approaching vehicles with hazard lights turned on.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbove all, motorists are urged to act responsibly, adhere to all road rules and regulations, and prioritize the safety of all road users.\u201d<\/p>\n
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