Seven perish in head on collision - Nehanda Radio

towards Gweru collided head on with a Mazda B2200 that was transporting security guards in the Kwekwe direction. He said the Honda Fit had two people while the truck had eleven occupants. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police would like to confirm the death of seven people in a road traffic accident which occurred along the Kwekwe – Gweru Road near Kwekwe River on 21st July 2015 at 0430 hours,” said Chief Supt Nyathi. “Circumstances are that a Honda Fit which was proceeding towards Gweru collided head on with a Mazda B2200 pickup truck which was going in the opposite direction. Chief Supt Nyathi said of the five who were seriously injured, two were transferred to Parirenyatwa Hospital while the other three are admitted to Kwekwe General Hospital. “Police are urging motorists to avoid speeding and to negotiate road curves with caution,” said Chief Supt Nyathi. “On impact, the Honda Fit veered off the road, overturned and rolled several times before landing on its wheels and the truck also veered off the road,” said the witness. Source: nehandaradio.com