The Zimbabwe Republic Police has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution and lookout for children when driving following an accident that occurred in Ruwa in which a motorist knocked down a five year old who was trying to cross the Harare-Mutare highway.

The girl later died upon admission at a nearby hospital, the police have announced.

On 6/10/19 at about 1020hrs, a 5 year old girl was knocked down by a car while trying to cross the Harare – Mutare road near Ruwa. She later died on admission at a local clinic. We urge drivers to be cautious and lookout for children when driving.

— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) October 8, 2019