Identities Released for 21 Victims of Beitbridge-Masvingo Crash; Four Still Unidentified
A fatal accident on February 13 involving an Urban Connect bus and an Auro Transport truck claimed 25 lives on the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road. Police have identified 21 victims and are seeking assistance to identify the remaining four. Numerous injured passengers are receiving medical treatment following the collision.
On February 13, a tragic accident occurred involving an Urban Connect bus and an Auro Transport Haulage truck near the Lutumba Tollgate on the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road. Police reported that the accident resulted in 24 immediate fatalities, and one additional victim later succumbed to their injuries, raising the death toll to 25. Furthermore, 29 passengers were injured, receiving care at local hospitals, including Beitbridge District Hospital and Gwanda Provincial Hospital.
The police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, has confirmed the names of 21 victims, all of whom have been identified by their next of kin. The list of deceased individuals includes:
1. Gwiba Kezias (51) – Stoneridge, Harare
2. Mudzingwa Origin (47) – Sese Village, Masvingo
3. Tsitsi Mukaro – Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
4. Emma Mukaro – Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
5. Punich Masvenhise (45) – SDP, Beitbridge
6. Richard Kandororo (37) – Maridale, Norton
7. Vincent Bvumbe (35) – Shule Shule, Beitbridge
8. Petronella Murungweni (26) – Mashavire, Beitbridge
9. Jeke Paradzai (46) – Glen Norah, Harare
10. Abell Rumbwere – Mashavire, Beitbridge
11. Melissa Jackson (21) – Warren Park, Harare
12. Natasha Tembo – SDP, Beitbridge
13. Gilbert Gwinyai Mafi – Mbare, Harare
14. Elizabeth Mauto (48) – Seke, Chitungwiza
15. Faustina Zhakata Chibamu – Budiriro 5, Harare
16. Mutsekwa Josphine – Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
17. Mollicious Kahanda (37) – Holiday Inn, Beitbridge
18. Douglas Mandira (43) – Marlborough
19. Angela Tembo – SDP, Beitbridge
20. Taziva Nyashega – Hatcliffe, Harare
21. Elton Marima – Old Medium, Beitbridge.
In light of this devastating event, police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying four remaining victims whose identities have yet to be confirmed. This incident has had a profound impact on the community, emphasizing the need for road safety awareness and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
In summary, a severe collision occurred on February 13, claiming 25 lives and injuring numerous others. Of the deceased, 21 have been identified, while four remain unnamed, prompting police to seek public assistance. This tragic event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of road safety in reducing fatal accidents.
Original Source: allafrica.com
