By A Correspondent

A tragic road accident along the Gweru-Zvishavane road has claimed the lives of three individuals, with one person still missing. According to a police report, the accident took place last week around 6 pm near the 53-kilometer mark along the Gweru-Zvishavane main road.

Aaron Mpofu, 20, of Village 5 in Dorset, Shurugwi, was driving a Honda Fit hybrid southbound, carrying five passengers. As the vehicle approached the 53-kilometer point, it lost control, veering off the road and plunging into a disused mine pit filled with water, located just a few meters from the roadside.

One passenger, Panashe Munyimi, managed to escape through the shattered front windscreen and swim to safety. However, the bodies of Hazel Funhiro, 19, from Rift Fountain, and Aaron Mpofu were later recovered by the sub-aqua unit.

The body of Miriam Mpofu, 28, was found floating in the water and recovered by villagers. The search continues for the fourth passenger, Abednigo Mpofu, as the sub-aqua team works to pump out the water from the pit.

Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, reminding them that excessive speed can be deadly, and they should always adjust their speed to suit the road conditions.