Earlier yesterday, a tragic accident occurred on the Harare-Beitbridge Highway near Chivhu, which resulted in several Mutero High School students getting injured.
The incident involved a commuter omnibus carrying 18 students, which veered off the road and overturned three times. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened around 10 am and the students were on their way to school.
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the incident on their official handle and advised that the injured students were immediately rushed to Chivhu Hospital for medical attention. The extent of their injuries is not yet known, but it is believed that they are receiving the best possible care to ensure their speedy recovery.
“The ZRP confirms that a Toyota Quantum Kombi was involved in a serious road traffic accident at the 106 km peg along Harare-Beitbridge Road near Chivhu whilst carrying school children from Mutero High School in Gutu, the driver and a parent. The kombi was on its way to Masvingo when the driver lost control and the Kombi over-turned three times near Munyati Bridge and landed on its wheels,” noted the post.
The accident occurred as most boarding students were returning for the second term.
