Nyathi blamed reckless driving, speeding, vehicle faults, and dangerous overtaking for many of the tragedies.
Two Major Crashes Highlight Grim Toll He pointed to two of the worst accidents over the holiday.
The first happened on August 11 along the Mutare–Masvingo Road, where a hired Quantum carrying Zion Christian Church members veered off the road and overturned.
Six people died and 16 others were injured.
The group had been travelling from Gokwe to Chimanimani.
The second deadly crash occurred the next day on the Bindura–Shamva Road.
A kombi’s rear tyre burst, causing it to veer off the road.
Four people died and 17 were injured.
Other tragedies included two people killed in a Toyota Hilux crash on the Masvingo–Mbalabala Road, and a 16-year-old girl run over by a lorry in Checheche.
Pedestrians were also victims; one was killed in Hatfield and another injured in High Glen.
Despite the bloodshed, Nyathi said police appreciated the cooperation of most public transport operators during the holiday.
He urged motorists to service their vehicles, avoid speeding, and only overtake when safe.
He also reminded pedestrians to wear reflective clothing at night and called on all drivers to follow road rules, stressing that such needless loss of life can and must be prevented.
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