Police name Beitbridge-Masvingo Road accident victims

Harare Bureau

POLICE have released names of 21 people who perished in an accident involving an Urban Connect bus and an Auro Transport haulage truck near the Lutumba tollgate along the Beitbridge-Masvingo road on 13 February.

The accident claimed 24 lives on the spot, while another victim died later in hospital, bringing the total death toll to 25.
Police also confirmed that 29 injured passengers are receiving treatment at the Beitbridge District Hospital, and two others at the Gwanda Provincial Hospital.

Thirteen critically injured passengers were transferred to the United Bulawayo Group of Hospitals for further medical care.
In a statement, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified 21 of the 25 deceased victims, following confirmation by their next of kin.

The victims are:
1. Gwiba Kezias (51) — Stoneridge, Harare
2. Mudzingwa Origin (47) — Sese Village, Masvingo
3. Tsitsi Mukaro — Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
4. Emma Mukaro — Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
5. Punich Masvenhise (45) — SDP, Beitbridge
6. Richard Kandororo (37) — Maridale, Norton
7. Vincent Bvumbe (35) — Shule Shule, Beitbridge
8. Petronella Murungweni (26) — Mashavire, Beitbridge
9. Jeke Paradzai (46) — Glen Norah, Harare
10. Abell Rumbwere — Mashavire, Beitbridge
11. Melissa Jackson (21) — Warren Park, Harare
12. Natasha Tembo — SDP, Beitbridge
13. Gilbert Gwinyai Mafi — Mbare, Harare
14. Elizabeth Mauto (48) — Seke, Chitungwiza
15. Faustina Zhakata Chibamu — Budiriro 5, Harare
16. Mutsekwa Josphine — Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge
17. Mollicious Kahanda (37) — Holiday Inn, Beitbridge
18. Douglous Mandira (43) — Marlborough
19. Angela Tembo — SDP, Beitbridge
20. Taziva Nyashega — Hatcliffe, Harare
21. Elton Marima — Old Medium, Beitbridge
Police have appealed to the public to help identify the remaining four victims.