Zimbabwe: An accident occurred, where a Toyota Hiace Kombi hit the Tobacco Processors Zimbabwe (TPZ) dura wall at the intersection of Simon Mazorodze and Remembrance Drive on Sunday, April 22, 2024. In the incident, the car veered off the road in which several people got injured.
As per the reports registered to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the severity of the injuries of the people remained unclear and the authorities are currently investigating the original cause of the accident.
According to the reports filed, the Kombi was travelling along the road when it suddenly veered off course and crashed into the TPZ dura (or thick) wall.
As per the sources, in the tragic accident happened on Sunday, the Toyota Hiace Kombi lost its control after which it hit the intersection of Simon Mazorodze and Remembrance Drive.
Reportedly, the sudden accident resulted in several injuries and left the community in shock, and it raised concerns about road safety in the area where the incident occurred.
Moreover, the impact of the collision caused significant damage to both the vehicle and the wall, sustaining several passengers with injuries.
Emergency services were dispatched immediately at the scene and the injured individuals were taken to nearby medical facilities for the treatment and the medications were provided.
However, the incident highlighted the importance of maintaining safe driving practices and ensuring that the vehicles are in good condition to strongly prevent such accidents from occurring often.
As the investigation of the case is still on going and continues, it is crucial for the community to come together and support the affected ones, who experienced this unfortunate event.
The local people have presented their views on the incident that occurred on Sunday. Following this, a person named Philip Simbarashe Mudimu from Harare expressed, “Hear someone saying that the spirit of darkness is moving around where the driver is about to pass out. Driving is not a hobby ladies and gentleman, it is also used as a career or a job.”
Philip added further, “On top of that you are driving with passengers who are humans, not goods. You will hate driving when people are dead or injured in that accident and you are the driver.”
Mudimu highlights in his comment, “Driving goes under the law and if found guilty then you may pay a fine or go to jail but either way we are protected by God. It hurts to be compared to a murderer who killed someone here if you are a drunk driver and you appear in jail for a crime, then the risk will need to be paid.”