By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent
THREE people died on the spot while six others were seriously injured when an overloaded pirate taxi, commonly known as mushikashika, was involved in an accident with a haulage truck in Banket.
The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the 94 kilometre-peg along the Harare-Chirundu highway.
Mashonaland West police spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove confirmed the fatal crash to NewZimbabwe.com.
“Police can confirm a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 8 June 2021 around 12:45pm at the 94 km peg along the Harare-Chirundu highway which claimed three lives and leaving six others injured.
“The injured were rushed to Banket Hospital where their condition is said to be stable,” said Chitove.
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By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent
A 32-year-old Kariba fisherman was Friday afternoon killed by a crocodile which dragged him into deep waters from where he was later retrieved by fellow fishermen.
The deceased was identified as Francis Ndori of Nyamhunga 3, in the Mashonaland West town.
Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove confirmed the tragic incident.
“On the 5th of March 2021 at around 1200hours and at Lake Harvest harbour, Kariba, Francis Ndori was fishing when he entered into the deep waters on foot.
“He was suddenly attacked by a crocodile which dragged him into the water and disappeared,” said Insp Chitove.