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By Tabonga Gijimah
Three people have died while 15 others sustained varying injuries in two separate road traffic accidents that occurred in Zvishavane and Kwekwe on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the fatalities in a press statement issued on 19 October 2026, urging motorists to observe road safety regulations.
A 22-year-old woman, identified as Loveness Nhire, died on the spot following a collision involving two trucks and a Nissan AD van along the Masvingo-Mbalabala Road near the 107-kilometre peg.
Police allege that a Shackman truck, driven by 31-year-old Mumanikidzwa Bernah of Maglass, Zvishavane, attempted to overtake a Toyota Dyna truck that was turning right. The Shackman truck struck and dragged the Toyota Dyna before swerving to the left and colliding with the Nissan AD van travelling in the opposite direction.
Eight people were injured in the Zvishavane accident.
Meanwhile, two people died on the spot and seven others were injured in a separate head-on collision along the Harare-Bulawayo Road near the 203-kilometre peg outside Kwekwe.
The accident involved a Honda Fit carrying three people and an Isuzu double-cab vehicle carrying seven passengers. According to police, the Honda Fit driver lost control of the vehicle, which encroached into the opposite lane before colliding head-on with the Isuzu.
Police said the next of kin of the two deceased victims in the Kwekwe accident were yet to be notified. Two male relatives who are missing have been urged to approach ZRP Kwekwe Traffic to assist in identifying the bodies.
The police have reminded motorists to maintain safe speeds and observe road safety measures to prevent further loss of life on the country’s roads.
A 22-year-old woman, identified as Loveness Nhire, died on the spot following a collision involving two trucks and a Nissan AD van along the Masvingo-Mbalabala Road near the 107-kilometre peg.
Police allege that a Shackman truck, driven by 31-year-old Mumanikidzwa Bernah of Maglass, Zvishavane, attempted to overtake a Toyota Dyna truck that was turning right. The Shackman truck struck and dragged the Toyota Dyna before swerving to the left and colliding with the Nissan AD van travelling in the opposite direction.
Eight people were injured in the Zvishavane accident.
Meanwhile, two people died on the spot and seven others were injured in a separate head-on collision along the Harare-Bulawayo Road near the 203-kilometre peg outside Kwekwe.
The accident involved a Honda Fit carrying three people and an Isuzu double-cab vehicle carrying seven passengers. According to police, the Honda Fit driver lost control of the vehicle, which encroached into the opposite lane before colliding head-on with the Isuzu.
Police said the next of kin of the two deceased victims in the Kwekwe accident were yet to be notified. Two male relatives who are missing have been urged to approach ZRP Kwekwe Traffic to assist in identifying the bodies.
The police have reminded motorists to maintain safe speeds and observe road safety measures to prevent further loss of life on the country’s roads.
Published
October 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM
