A tragic road accident at Mapunzure, along the busy Zvishavane–Gweru highway, claimed two lives on the spot, plunging families and the community into deep mourning. According to early reports, the collision occurred in the early hours of the morning when two vehicles travelling in opposite directions were involved in a violent crash.
Several passengers sustained critical injuries, with witnesses describing the scene as chaotic and distressing as bystanders rushed to assist the wounded. Emergency services arrived promptly, ferrying the injured to Zvishavane Hospital, where medical teams are battling to stabilize the survivors.
Authorities have launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident, though preliminary information points to possible speeding or poor visibility at the time of the crash. The Zvishavane–Gweru road has long been known as a high-risk stretch, with frequent accidents reported, especially during peak travel periods.
Families of the victims and the wider community are calling for increased road safety measures, improved signage, and heightened police presence to curb the rising number of fatal accidents along this critical route.
More details are expected as police continue to piece together what happened in the tragic Mapunzure crash.
