Six Killed as Kombi Plunges into Gully Near Harare

Six people died and six others were injured when a commuter omnibus veered off the Harare-Bulawayo Road and plunged into a water-filled gully near the Tynwald Flyover, iHarare and NewZimbabwe.com reported. The crash occurred late Wednesday night near the Harare Drive junction at the nine-kilometre peg. Police confirmed the kombi left the road and fell into a deep concrete-lined gully, sparking a rescue operation, and the injured were rushed to hospital. The tragedy highlights the perilous state of road safety in Zimbabwe, where poorly maintained vehicles and infrastructure frequently cause fatal accidents. The incident is likely to intensify calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and improved roadside safety barriers. The crash has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the vulnerability of commuters.