By Crime and Court Reporter- The police have announced the death of at least 77 people in road traffic accidents between December 15 and Friday, December 27.

Authorities said 401 others were injured in 1 211 accidents recorded countrywide.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The Zimbabwe Republic Police has established that, some accidents are caused by fatigue and negligent conduct on the part of drivers. Most road traffic accidents involved private vehicles where either drivers or passengers perished. The only major road traffic accident involving public service vehicles was recorded on December 22 2024 where three buses collided and two people died.”
He said on December 22, 2024, 106 road traffic accidents were recorded where seven people were killed while 38 people were injured.
On Christmas Day, 104 road traffic accidents were recorded where 13 people were killed while 16 others were injured. On December 26, 2024, 87 road traffic accidents were recorded where 11 people were killed while 40 people were injured.
“Accidents involving pedestrians trying to cross the roads have also been recorded. Drivers are urged to be observant, especially when approaching built-up areas or places frequented by the public including residential areas,” Comm Nyathi said.