Two reckless drivers kill 7 people while racing along the Bindura-Mt Darwin highway
In Mt Darwin today two cars racing each other knocked over 7 people to death at Goora Business Centre on the Bindura- Mt Darwin Highway. All seven were pedestrians who had just alighted from a Kombi, on their way for prayers. A well-known gold buyer is involved.
This is really sad and to believe such drivers exist knowing the conditions of the roads in Zimbabwe. Less than a month ago the Government of Zimbabwe declared all roads a State of Disaster and this should be known by drivers. Identities of the deceased are still unknown.
The road which passes through Goora Business Centre is filled with potholes and many cannot believe people would race along the road. With many on social media blaming the government for not maintaining roads most of the people are concerned about the punishment for the reckless drivers.
Two reckless drivers kill 7 people while racing along the Bindura-Mt Darwin highway
People familiar with the area report about the incident on twitter saying,
“Aaah this is sad but at the place there are many humps so these people were flying on the edges of the road . Sad for the Johwani Masowe eChishanhu. Around October in Bindura town a well known Gold buyer also driving recklessly killed a primary school child in Aerodrome suburb”
“Very sad indeed No amount of gold should stand in the way of justice Deepest condolences to the affected families.”
“Speed humps are there 5 of them I think. So these guys should be arrested. The gold-buyer should not be protected this is a huge crime.”
It is sad as last year in March another speeding driver killed 3 children. However, the father of one of the children reports that the reckless driver is enjoying his freedom. This calls for concern and the relevant authorities should deal with reckless drivers.
Another accident occurred along the 67km peg along Mutare-Juliusdale road claiming other 7 lives. The accident involved a ZPCS truck and a Liquid Cargo truck. The deceased are said to be prisoners and officers who were going to attend court in Nyanga. Two other people also lost their lives.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has issued a statement concerning the horrific accidents. The Police also urges all drivers to exercise extra caution to avoid such incidents.
