6 people killed and 40 others injured as Pavilion Bus overturns after tyre burst

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A FATAL road traffic accident along the Harare-Mukumbura road in Mashonaland Central province has left six people dead, while 40 were injured.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident, which occurred on Thursday morning.

“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 131-kilometre peg along Harare–Mukumbura Road on October 30, 2025 at around 0430 hours.

“A Yutong bus with 55 passengers on board, travelling towards Bindur,a allegedly had a tyre burst, resulting in the driver losing control of the bus. The bus overturned once and landed on its side. As a result, six people died on the spot, while 40 others were injured,” said Nyathi.

The bodies of the victims were taken to Bindura Provincial Hospital for post-mortem examination, while the injured were referred to Karanda, Madziwa, Mt Darwin and Bindura Hospitals for treatment.

Police said the names of the victims will be released once identification has been made by their next of kin.

*Three Killed As Scania Truck Rear-Ends Honda Fit On Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road*

Police have confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on October 29 along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, claiming three lives.

According to a statement posted on the Zimbabwe Republic Police's official X platform, the crash happened at the 22-kilometre peg when a Honda Fit carrying three passengers was struck from behind by a Scania haulage truck. The Honda Fit had slowed down to give way at a junction when the collision occurred. All three passengers died on the spot.

Meanwhile, ZRP Chinhoyi is investigating a separate fatal hit-and-run incident that took place on the same day at the 99-kilometre peg along the Harare-Chirundu Road. An unidentified man was struck by a motorist driving an unknown vehicle. The driver failed to stop, and the victim died instantly.

Police have urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to road safety regulations to prevent further loss of life.