Six Killed in Two Road Crashes Amid Overloading Crisis

Six people died in two separate road crashes on Tuesday, with police revealing one vehicle carried 29 passengers and another seven, according to iHarare. The accidents underscore chronic overloading and poor road safety enforcement in Zimbabwe, with the first crash occurring on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. The accidents highlight the dangers of informal transport, where operators often overload vehicles to maximize profits, according to iHarare. The second crash near Harare involved a vehicle carrying seven passengers, all of whom were killed. Police issued a fresh warning against overloading, but enforcement remains weak due to corruption and lack of resources, as reported by iHarare. These tragedies reignite calls for stricter traffic regulations and improved infrastructure to prevent further loss of life on Zimbabwe's roads.