By A Correspondent

A tragic accident occurred on November 7, 2024, when a school kombi carrying students from Nyangani High School veered off the road along the Mutare-Juliasdale Road, resulting in one fatality and 19 injured.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the incident took place at the 62-kilometre peg, where the Toyota Hiace kombi, which was transporting 19 passengers, lost control and overturned, landing on its side. The crash left one student dead and 15 others injured.

The body of the deceased has been transferred to Bonda Mission Hospital for post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, the injured students are receiving medical treatment at both Bonda Mission Hospital and Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident, while the community, particularly at Nyangani High School, grapples with the heartbreaking loss and supports those affected by the tragedy.

This incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced on the roads, particularly when transporting students, and underscores the importance of road safety measures for all school transportation.