By Redley Mugabe|  Preliminary figures collated so far indicate that at least 32 people died and 163 injured in road accidents over the Easter holiday.

A total of 32 fatal crashes were recorded during the Easter break while police noted that this is an increase from 18 people, who perished last year.

Police spokesman Chief Superintendent Paul Nyathi said of yesterday, 265 road accidents were recorded countrywide with 20 of them being fatal.

The Police quoted by the state media, said the mishaps were caused by speeding, inattention and failure to observe road rules among others.