Police Identify 6 Victims Of 8 ZUPCO Bus And Tanker Accident
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced the names of the victims who died in a road traffic accident that occurred on 17 November 2021 at the 169 km peg along Harare–Bulawayo Road.
The accident happened when a ZUPCO bus heading towards Harare, had a head-on collision with a fuel tanker that was travelling in the opposite direction.
According to Senior Staff Officer (Press, Public and International Relations) to the Commissioner-General of Police, Police General Headquarters, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, six of the eight victims were positively identified by their next of kin as listed:-
- Clifford Mazhakata, a male adult aged 39 of number 257 Budiriro 1, Harare.
- Rangarirai Chivore, a male adult aged 45 of ZRP Fairbridge, Bulawayo.
- Benson Nyamutsamba, a male adult aged 49 of T square Mzilikazi, Bulawayo.
- Takudzwa Mafunga, a male adult aged 22 of ZUPCO Kwekwe Depot, Kwekwe.
- Simanga Chuma, a male adult aged 35 of block 18 586 Mpopoma, Bulawayo.
- Nkazimulo Gumpo, a male adult aged 22 of number 13 Kilimani Hillcrest, Bulawayo.
Meanwhile, the names of the remaining two victims will be announced in due course.
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Police also urge drivers to be very careful with night driving. Bus operators are implored to comply with safety measures put in place by the Government in order to save lives on the roads.
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