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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A Mercedes Benz was reduced to a charred shell after a head-on collision with a Honda Fit at the 220-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mutare Road on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident, saying both vehicles had two passengers on board.<\/p>\n

Tragically, three people lost their lives in the accident, while two others sustained injuries. Said Comm. Nyathi:<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 220-kilometre peg along Harare \u2013 Mutare Road, near Die Guns Turn Off on 10th December 2024 at around 1500 hours.
\nThree people were killed while two others were injured when a Mercedes Benz vehicle with two passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a Honda Fit vehicle carrying two passengers.<\/p>\n

As a result of the accident, the Mercedes Benz vehicle caught fire and was burnt to a shell.<\/p>\n

The three victims were positively identified by their next of kin as follows: Charles Saurombe (31), a male adult of Tsvingwe, Penhalonga, Mutare, Tafadzwa Jemwa (47), a female adult of Zambuko Trust, Harare Desire Tinarwo (31), a male adult of Zambuko Trust, Mutare.<\/p>\n

Comm. Nyathi said the bodies of the victims were taken to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital. He added:<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should abide by all road rules and regulations and avoid speeding to curb road accidents.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. A Mercedes Benz was reduced to a charred shell after a head-on collision with a Honda Fit at the 220-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mutare Road on Tuesday afternoon. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident, saying both vehicles had two passengers on board. 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