102-year-old woman dies as car plunges into river

Zim Now Writer

A 102-year-old woman died on admission at Mvuma District Hospital while others escaped with injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a river along the Harare-Masvingo highway.

 Elderly Magret Chadya died upon admission at Mvuma District Hospital while others, including the driver, are still admitted at the same health facility where they are reported to be recovering.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the accident occurred on Thursday, March 9 around 4pm.

“Elias Muzvanya, 36, of Kwekwe, was driving a Toyota Auris vehicle towards Harare carrying five passengers. Upon approaching Nyamatikiti River Bridge at the 215-kilometre peg, he lost control and the vehicle veered off the road and the vehicle plunged into the river," he said.

Insp Mahoko urged motorists to observe rules and regulations relating to speed so as to ensure road safety.