A car crash killed Chief Makumbe of Buhera on Wednesday afternoon. The head-on crash happened when his Toyota Hilux hit a Gold Class bus on the Harare-Mutare highway. The accident took place around 4 pm at the 86-kilometer mark on that road. Chief Makumbe was born with the name Takudzwa Paul Chengeta.
Medical teams brought his body to Marondera Hospital after the crash. Someone riding with him lived through the crash but suffered injuries. That person went to the same hospital for medical care. The crash destroyed both vehicles.
Police officer Paul Nyathi, who serves as the national spokesperson, talked about what happened. He said a local chief had died in an accident on that road. He told reporters they would share more facts about the crash later. Police teams came to the scene right away.
The community lost an important leader when Chief Makumbe died. Many people from Buhera and nearby areas feel sad about this sudden loss. The chief played an important role in local matters for his region. Officials plan to announce funeral plans in the coming days.
Medical teams brought his body to Marondera Hospital after the crash. Someone riding with him lived through the crash but suffered injuries. That person went to the same hospital for medical care. The crash destroyed both vehicles.
Police officer Paul Nyathi, who serves as the national spokesperson, talked about what happened. He said a local chief had died in an accident on that road. He told reporters they would share more facts about the crash later. Police teams came to the scene right away.
The community lost an important leader when Chief Makumbe died. Many people from Buhera and nearby areas feel sad about this sudden loss. The chief played an important role in local matters for his region. Officials plan to announce funeral plans in the coming days.
