Tragedy Strikes on Mutare-Harare Route: 4 Lives Lost in Horror Crash
By Loyd Matare
Thursday’s devastating road accident on the Mutare-Harare route has sent shockwaves across the nation, claiming the lives of four people and leaving an undisclosed number injured.
The crash occurred at the treacherous Christmas Pass, a notorious stretch of road that has witnessed numerous accidents over the years.
Zimbabwe’s roads have long been a concern for motorists and pedestrians alike. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that road traffic accidents claim over 1,700 lives annually in Zimbabwe, with many more injured.
The country’s roads are often characterized by poor maintenance, inadequate lighting, and reckless driving practices, creating a perfect storm of risk factors.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the latest accident occurred when a haulage truck collided with four vehicles hit four pedestrians before overturning and landing on its roof.
“The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on March 6, 2025, at around 1240 hours, along Harare-Mutare Road, near VED Mutare,” said Commissioner Paul Nyathi, ZRP national spokesperson.
“As a result of the accident, three people died on the spot while another died upon admission at Victoria Chitepo Hospital.”
Eyewitnesses attribute the accident to brake failure on the haulage truck, which was carrying a consignment of cement.
The police have promised to release more details regarding the fatal accident in due course. As the nation mourns the loss of life, there is a renewed call for increased vigilance on the country’s roads and improved measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
