By James Muonwa
A ROAD traffic accident involving a bus and two other vehicles claimed seven lives along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road Friday morning.
As a result of the crash, 15 other people were injured.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident involving three vehicles, a Yutong bus, a Toyota Aqua and a Toyota Dyna truck, which occurred at the 175 km peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road on September 12, 2025 at 0245 hours.
“Seven people died and 15 others were injured after a motorist who was driving a Yutong bus with 48 passengers on board towards Beitbridge collided head-on with a Toyota Aqua, which had five passengers on board, travelling towards Masvingo and a Toyota Dyna with two occupants, also travelling towards Masvingo,” said Nyathi.
He added that as a result of the crash, two passengers from the bus, three occupants from the Toyota Aqua, including the driver, and two occupants from the Toyota Dyna, also including the driver, died on the spot.
Thirteen passengers from the bus and two passengers from the Toyota Aqua were reportedly injured.
Police said further details regarding the horrific accident will be made available soon.