Fatal road accidents claim three lives in Bulawayo

Amos Mpofu, [email protected]THREE men have lost their lives in two fatal road accidents that occurred on consecutive days in Bulawayo, according to police reports.The first incident took place on the night of 10 August 2025 at approximately 22:19, when a pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run along Nketa Drive in Tshabalala.Confirming the incident, Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, said:“Mark Banda, a male adult aged 50 years, was walking along Nketa Drive due south when he was hit by an unknown motorist travelling due north The motorist did not stop after the accident to render assistance to the now deceased As a result of the accident, the pedestrian sustained a deep cut above the left eye and died on the spot His body was ferried to hospital for post-mortem.”Inspector Msebele appealed to members of the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect She also warned motorists against fleeing the scene of an accident without offering help.The second and more deadly incident occurred in the early hours of 11 August 2025 at around 02:17, along the Bulawayo–Plumtree Road near the Emganwini turn-off.In this case, a Honda Fit travelling south with two passengers on board collided head-on with a haulage truck pulling two trailers, which was travelling northbound The impact killed both the driver of the Honda Fit, James Dlamini, and one of his passengers instantly due to severe head injuries The second passenger sustained injuries, while the truck driver and his passenger were also hurt All the injured were rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital for treatment.Describing the crash, Inspector Msebele said, “After hitting the truck’s horse on the fuel tank, the Honda Fit veered off the road and landed on its wheels, facing north The truck also veered off the road and landed a few metres from the point of impact, where the horse was reduced to ashes.”She urged all motorists to prioritise safety on the roads, especially when navigating around large vehicles.“We urge motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially when approaching heavy vehicles with trailers Always follow traffic rules and regulations to avoid such incidents.”August is traditionally regarded in Zimbabwe as a high-risk month, with many road accidents reported due to increased travel during school holidays and public events Some Zimbabweans also believe the month is marked by misfortune or “evil spirits”, which contributes to heightened caution during this period.Authorities continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and prioritise safety to prevent further loss of life.Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave Originally published on Zimbabwe Herald All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com . Source: Herald