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Traffic accident in Zimbabwe leaves 27 dead

A serious traffic accident on the Harare-Masvingo highway resulted in 27 deaths and seven injuries, according to reports.

29 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A traffic accident in Zimbabwe has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people, as reported by several sources. The incident occurred on the Harare-Masvingo highway, near the town of Chivhu, located just over 140 kilometers from Harare, the country's capital.

In addition to the fatalities, seven people were injured in the accident, where a minibus collided head-on with a truck. The exact circumstances that led to the collision have not yet been revealed, and local authorities may conduct further investigations to better understand what happened.

The accident occurred on one of the country's main roads, a route frequently used by travelers and commercial transport. Accidents of this severity highlight concerns about road safety in Zimbabwe.

Information about the accident has come from sources such as Observador and Infobae, which confirmed the casualty figures and the location of the incident.

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