A tragic road accident claimed the lives of 17 individuals after a truck collided with a minibus along Seke Road near Chitungwiza.
According to authorities, 15 people were declared dead at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment at a hospital.
Initial investigations revealed that the truck driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer into the opposite lane and crash into the oncoming minibus.
In response to the tragedy, Chitungwiza Mayor Rosaria Mangoma called on the government to declare the incident a national disaster, describing it as one of the worst road accidents recorded in the area.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident as the community mourns the devastating loss of lives.
