PRESS STATEMENT : 23RD JULY 2025 – UPDATE ON FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT HUNYANI BRIDGE ALONG SEKE ROAD, CHITUNGWIZA

Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police‘s press statement regarding the fatal road accident involving a haulage truck and a kombi which occurred on 22nd July 2025 at Hunyani Bridge along Seke Road, Chitungwiza.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of the 17 victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:-

  • Tatenda SILIA (25), a male adult of Rockview West, Zengeza 5 Extension, Chitungwiza (kombi driver),
  • Wishby NGANIMA (19), a male adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza, 
  • Letwin HWINGWIRI (52), a  female adult of  St John’s Bhora, Murehwa,
  • Frederick JUMO (39), a male adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
  • Shantel JERE (03), a female infant of St Mary’s, Chitungwiza,
  • Rainford JERE (29), a male adult of  St Marys, Chitungwiza,
  • Prodigas MUGERE (37), a male adult of  St Mary’s, Chitungwiza, 
  • Tatenda DHOKWANI (25), a male adult of Damafalls, Ruwa, 
  • Samantha TADERERA (27), a female adult of  Zimre Park, Harare, 
  • Sheilla NEMASANGO (58), a female adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza,
  • Samantha NYANGANI (32), a female adult of  Unit P, Seke, Chitungwiza,
  • Emma MATARE (32), a female adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
  • Joshua GUTSA (07), a male juvenille of Stoneridge, Harare,
  • Perpetua KURWA (35), a female adult of Stoneridge, Harare,
  • Anyway MAGUDURU (26), a male adult of  Manyame Park, Chitungwiza,
  • Talent HWINGWIRI (18), a male adult of St John’s Bhora, Mrehwa,
  • Mary NYAMBIRI (63), a female adult of  St Mary’s, Chitungwiza.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses condolences to the bereaved families. Meanwhile, the Police is conducting comprehensive investigations to determine the causes of the accident. Motorists are urged to be safety conscious while driving on the country’s roads. Above all, vehicles should be regularly serviced and checked to address mechanical issues for road safety.

 

(NYATHI. P) Commissioner

Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)

To the Commissioner-General of Police

Police General Headquarters

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