Police Release Names of the 17 Seke Road/ Hunyani Bridge Accident Victims

.....As President Emmerson Mnangagwa declares National Disaster

By Delicious Mathuthu

Harare - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of the 17 victims who lost their lives in a tragic road accident involving a haulage truck and a kombi at Hunyani Bridge along Seke Road, Chitungwiza, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

A press statement issued by Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, reveals that the victims span various age groups including two young children, Shantel Jere (3) and Joshua Gutsu (7).

The majority of those who lost their lives were young adults, with ages ranging from 18 to 37.

These included Wishby Nganima (19), Tatenda Silia (25) and Prodigas Mugere (37), among others.

The accident also claimed the lives of middle-aged and older adults, including Letwin Hwingwiri (52) Sheilla Nemasango (58) and Mary Nyambiri (63).

The ZRP has extended their condolences to the bereaved families during the difficult time and urged drivers to be vigilant on the road.

"The Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses condolences to the bereaved
families.

"Motorists are urged to be safety conscious while driving on the country's roads. Above all, vehicles should be
regularly serviced and checked to address mechanical issues for road safety," Commissioner Nyathi said.

Comprehensive investigations to determine the causes of the accident are underway, he said.

The Full List of Victims' Names

1. Tatenda Silia (25), a male adult of Rockview West, Zengeza 5 Extension, Chitungwiza (kombi driver)
2. Wishby Nganima (19), a male adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza
3. Letwin Hwingwiri (52), a female adult of St John's Bhora, Murehwa
4. Frederick Jumo (39), a male adult of Stoneridge, Harare
5. Shantel Jere (03), a female infant of St Mary's, Chitungwiza
6. Rainford Jere (29), a male adult of St Mary's, Chitungwiza
7. Prodigas Mugere (37), a male adult of St Mary's, Chitungwiza
8. Tatenda Dhokwani (25), a male adult of Damafalls, Ruwa
9. Samantha Taderera (27), a female adult of Zimre Park, Harare
10. Sheilla Nemasango (58), a female adult of Nyatsime, Chitungwiza
11. Samantha Nyangani (32), a female adult of Unit P, Seke, Chitungwiza
12. Emma Matare (32), a female adult of Stoneridge, Harare
13. Joshua Gutsu (07), a male juvenile of Stoneridge, Harare
14. Perpetua Kurwa (35), a female adult of Manyame Park
15. Anyway Maguduru (26), a male adult of Chitungwiza
16. Talent Hwingwiri (18), a male adult of St John's Bhora, Murehwa
17. Mary Nyambiri (63), a female adult of St Mary's, Chitungwiza