HARARE – Popular comedienne Tyra Chikocho, better known as Madam Boss, was Saturday involved in a horrific car accident which left her hospitalised.

The socialite was on her way from Harare to Kadoma where she was billed to host the Jah Prayzah -Makhadzi show later in the evening.

According to reports, the Range Rover she was travelling in together with six other occupants dislocated a tyre before it swerved off the road.

The accident happened just after the Norton tollgate along Bulawayo road.

It was not clear if the socialite was behind the wheel or not.

Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“We can confirm that Madam Boss was involved in an accident close to the Norton Tollgate in the morning,” Nyathi said.

“They were seven in the vehicle. It veered off the road and hit a tree.”

They were taken to Norton Hospital for treatment.

Nyathi said Madam Boss was complaining of chest pains and had to be referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare.