Highlanders fans killed in road crash after Herentals match

A vehicle carrying Highlanders FC supporters crashed on the Bulawayo-Gwanda Highway on August 23 after a match against Herentals, leaving several feared dead. iHarare reported the accident occurred near Mbalabala. The tragedy adds to a grim toll of football-related road accidents in Zimbabwe. Clubs and authorities face pressure to provide safer transport for travelling fans. The horizon: this incident may force stricter regulations for fan transportation.