The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of five more victims of the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road accident that occurred on November 14, 2023.
The five victims had not been previously identified by their next of kin.
The horrific accident claimed 22 lives whilst two others were injured when a Toyota Quantum motor vehicle with 21 passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a DAF truck with one passenger on board.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the victims as
Thandiwe Dubani (41), a female adult of New Lobengula, Bulawayo; Bukekile Tshuma (24), a female adult of Entumbane, Bulawayo; Velaphi Ndebele (40) of Zhombe area; Gracious Dube (28) a female adult of Cowdray Park, Bulawayo and Nkosiyabo Ndebele (3 years), a male infant of Zhombe.
“The ZRP is still working to identify the remaining two victims of the accident. Relatives who are missing family members who were travelling along the accident route on the day are advised to contact ZRP Esigodini Traffic on 0779 074 677 or 0773 865 797, Matabeleland South Provincial Operations on (0284) 22323 or 22834, or the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703 631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800,” said Nyathi.
The ZRP also reiterated its call for road users to be cautious and observe traffic laws and regulations.
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