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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Three schoolchildren died whilst another learner was injured when a Toyota Fortuner vehicle veered off the road to the left and knocked them down in Penhalonga around 3 PM on Tuesday, 12 March.<\/p>\n

The boys were on their way home from school.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Wednesday said the pupils were crossing the road at the 2-kilometre peg along Christmas Pass-Shamu Road when they were hit.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Asst Comm Nyathi said the victims were identified by their next of kin as follows: Blessing Chisaria (09) of Grange, Toronto (Chirochangu Plot); Silvian Maponde (13) of Grange, Toronto (Chirochangu Plot); and Strive Maponde (07) of Grange, Toronto (Chirochangu Plot). He added:<\/p>\n

The bodies of the victims were taken to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured pupil is admitted at the same hospital.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists should be alert and observe stipulated speed limits to safeguard lives.<\/p>\n

Above all, drivers are implored to abide by the road rules and regulations in order to curb road accidents.<\/p>\n

According to The Manica Post<\/b>, Blessing Chisari was a Grade Two pupil at Beaule Primary, Silvyn Maponde was a Grade Six pupil at St Augustine\u2019s Primary and his sibling Strive Maponde was in Grade Two.<\/p>\n

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

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