HARARE – Eighteen Mutero High School students in Gutu were left injured on Monday morning when they were involved in a road traffic accident along the Harare-Beitbridge Road near Chivhu.
Police confirmed the sad incident in a Monday statement.
“The ZRP confirms that a Toyota Quantum Kombi was involved in a serious road traffic accident at the 106km peg along Harare-Beitbridge Road near Chivhu whilst carrying school children from Mutero High School in Gutu, the driver and a parent.
“The kombi was on its way to Masvingo when the driver lost control and the Kombi over-turned three times near Munyati Bridge and landed on its wheels.
“The accident occurred at around 10AM this morning. All the vehicle occupants are currently being treated at Chivhu General Hospital,” said Nyathi.
A viral video captured by a witness moments after the mishap showed the injured students lying on the grass on the side of the road.
Bystanders in the background complained that ambulances were taking too long to arrive.
