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.