The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road traffic accident involving students from Nyangani High School. The incident occurred at the 62-kilometre peg along the Mutare-Juliasdale Road yesterday.
A school Toyota Hiace kombi, carrying 19 passengers, veered off the road and overturned, landing on its side. The accident resulted in the death of one student and injuries to fifteen others. The injured students were promptly taken to Bonda Mission Hospital and Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital for treatment.
The body of the deceased student is currently at Bonda Mission Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed a tragic road accident involving students from Nyangani High School on the Mutare-Juliasdale Road. The incident occurred at the 62-kilometre peg when a Toyota Hiace kombi, carrying 19 students, lost control, veered off the road, and overturned. Unfortunately, the crash resulted in the death of one student, and 15 others sustained injuries.
Nyangani High School students
The injured students were promptly rushed to Bonda Mission Hospital and Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital for medical attention. Meanwhile, the body of the deceased student is currently at Bonda Mission Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, which remains under review.A tragic accident occurred on Thursday when a minibus carrying students from Nyangani High School in Nyanga overturned near Selborne in Makoni District, resulting in the death of one student and injuring 15 others. The group was en route to a youth event in Mutasa, called by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
According to National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the driver of the Toyota Hiace lost control of the vehicle on the steep slopes of the Mutare-Juliasdale Road at the 62km peg. The minibus overturned, landing on its side, causing the fatality and injuries to several passengers.
“The body of the victim is at Bonda Mission Hospital, while the injured are being treated at the same hospital as well as Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital in Mutare,” Nyathi confirmed.
The students were heading to the Magamba Vocational Youth Training Centre in Mutasa for the “Youth Empowerment Forum,” a government-organized event aimed at gathering 10,000 young people from across the country. The event was promoted by the Ministry of Youth, led by Tinoda Machakaire, and was set to provide a platform for engaging young leaders in discussions on new business opportunities. President Mnangagwa had also planned to commission key projects and distribute 53 motorbikes as part of efforts to boost youth outreach.
The event, however, has sparked controversy, particularly after reports that some parents were not informed about the trip, leaving them concerned about their children’s safety. ZimLive has received complaints from parents who were unaware their children were being sent to the event.
The youth were reportedly made to chant Zanu-PF slogans during the event, fueling further criticism about the political nature of the gathering. Many schools had been ordered to send students to the forum, raising questions about the voluntary nature of the participation.
The incident has cast a shadow over the government’s youth outreach initiatives, with many now questioning the safety protocols and communication strategies in place for such events. As investigations into the accident continue, there are calls for improved coordination and safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Source: Bulawayonews
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