Tragedy Strikes in Dunstable: Family of 7 Zimbabweans Killed in Horrific Crash
A devastating road accident in Dunstable, UK, has claimed the lives of a Zimbabwean family of seven after their vehicle collided head-on with a semi-truck late Saturday night. The family, returning from a birthday celebration, was travelling along the A5 when the tragic collision occurred. Authorities confirmed that all occupants of the vehicle — ranging in age from 3 to 54 — died at the scene. The deceased have been identified by relatives as members of the Magunje family, with names including Tawanda Magunje (54), Nyasha Magunje (47), and their five children.
Eyewitnesses described the aftermath as “utterly heartbreaking,” with emergency responders working through the night to recover the victims and secure the scene. Initial investigations suggest poor visibility and wet road conditions may have contributed to the crash, though the semi-truck driver survived and is assisting police with their inquiry. A spokesperson from Bedfordshire Police called the incident one of the deadliest road accidents in the region in recent memory.
Back in Zimbabwe and among the UK’s Zimbabwean community, the loss has sent shockwaves. Vigils are being planned both in Dunstable and Harare to honor the Magunje family. Friends described the family as “deeply rooted in their faith and community,” and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with funeral and repatriation costs. The Zimbabwean Embassy in London also issued a statement offering condolences and consular support to the surviving relatives.
