By Munacho Gwamanda-11, members of the Johanne Masowe church were hit by a Honda Fit on Sunday while returning from a night prayer.

The Honda Fit driver lost control of his vehicle and ploughed into the 11 who were returning from night prayers in Nketa, Bulawayo.

One of the victims died on the spot after being trapped underneath the vehicle and had to be extricated by members of the Bulawayo Fire Brigade, who arrived at the scene shortly after the tragic incident near Chicken Corner leisure outlet, between Nketa Drive and Masiyephambili Drive.

“Upon arrival, the Brigade found 11 people lying on the ground, some with fractures, spine injuries, and lacerations. A Honda Fit was found in a ditch with one person trapped underneath, who was suspected to be dead on arrival. The Brigade extricated the trapped victim and conveyed the injured individuals to Mpilo Hospital,” said Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer Mr Mhlangano Moyo.

He said that preliminary details indicated that the driver had lost control of the vehicle.

“The information we gathered is that the Honda Fit driver lost control and ploughed into a group of Johanne Masowe Church members who were returning from night prayers.

The deceased was handed over to ZRP details. The vehicle and the roadway were rendered safe by the Brigade,” said Mr Moyo.
-State Media