The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road accident at the 54 km peg along the Norton–Murombedzi Road on 28 March 2026, around 19:30 hours.
According to police reports, a Tata truck heading towards Murombedzi “lost control and veered off the road to the left, hitting four pedestrians who were seated by the roadside.”Two of the victims “died instantly at the scene,” while a third succumbed to injuries after being admitted to Father O’Hea Hospital in Kutama
. The fourth pedestrian, together with the truck driver, remains hospitalized at the same facility.Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. A ZRP spokesperson said, “Our officers are working to determine the cause of the accident, and we urge motorists to exercise caution on all roads.”
