Two die in Mahusekwa road accident

MARONDERA- Two travelers died while several others were injured when a Toyota
Hilux D4D pick up traveling from Marondera lost control, veered off the road, and
overturned landing on its right side.
The accident occurred on July 9 at about 3pm at Tabanga turn-off along
Mushandirapamwe-Mahusekwa road.
was confirmed by Mashonaland East police provincial spokesperson Inspector Simon
Chazovachiyi.
According to the police, the driver, Ishmael Chitembure (47) of Elmswood Park,
Marondera was driving a D4D pick up heading towards Mahusekwa Growth Point with
19 passengers on board.
“On approaching Tabanga turn-off, the driver reportedly hit a pothole and lost control of
the vehicle which veered off the road to the left side, overturned once before landing on
its right side,” police said.
One passenger died on the spot and police rushed the injured to Mahusekwa Hospital
where another passenger was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Inspector Chazovachiyi urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the road.
“Motorists should always exercise caution when driving on the road. They must make
sure that their vehicles are in good condition as well as observe the rules and
regulations of the road so that avoidable accidents cannot happen,” said the provincial
police spokesperson.