Online Reporter
Victor Maphosa
Mashonaland East Bureau
Police have named two of the three teenagers killed in a road traffic accident along the Hwedza-Mutiweshiri Road on Wednesday last week while on their way to collect Ordinary Level results at Mt St Mary’s High School in Hwedza.
Reports indicate they died from head injuries sustained during the crash. The two are Wayne Nyera (16) from Southlea Park, Harare, and Danziel Genani (16) from New Mabvuku, Harare.
The accident occurred at about 2pm at the 7km peg along the Hwedza-Mutiweshiri Road.
Ms Nolan Njenjema (30), from Harare, was driving the Toyota Hiace, with 12 passengers when she lost control of the vehicle. It veered off the road, fell into a ditch, and overturned twice before resting on its right side.
All passengers were injured and taken to Mt St Mary’s Hospital, with three passengers confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Ten others were transferred to hospitals in Harare and Chitungwiza for further treatment.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi stressed the importance of road safety.
“Drivers should promote road safety at all times. We urge parents and guardians to ensure their children’s safety.
“What happened here is truly tragic. We need drivers to self-reflect to prevent further accidents.”
The Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) also expressed their condolences, with the national coordinator Mr Tafadzwa Goliati, saying: “PAZ is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three high school students in a kombi accident while on their way to collect their O-Level results.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and the entire school community of Mt St Mary’s High School in Hwedza. This incident underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures and stricter regulations on public transportation.”
PAZ called on relevant authorities to address the root causes of such tragedies and ensure better adherence to traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life.
