By Paul Nyathi|At least two people have been confirmed dead in a horrific accident which occured near Harare Showgrounds in the capital (Tuesday), when a commuter omnibus over turned before ramming into a tree.

One person died on spot while the other one died on arrival at Parirenyatwa Hospital.

The accident, which left at least 17 other passengers injured, occurred along Samora Machel Avenue near the Harare Showgrounds.

Eyewitnesses at the scene of the accident said the driver of the mini bus was travelling at a very high speed along the busy road when he lost control of the vehicle while trying to overtake a slow moving vehicle.

The Commuter omnibus was coming from Kuwadzana Extension carrying nearly 20 passengers.

The names of the deceased have been withheld until their next of kin have been advised.