A 42-year-old commuter omnibus driver, Wellington Ngona, has been sentenced to three years in prison for culpable homicide following a deadly crash that killed eight people last year. The Mbare Magistrates' Court also banned him from driving commuter omnibuses and heavy vehicles for life.
The tragic accident occurred on October 31, 2024, at the intersection of Harare–Bulawayo Road and First Street. Ngona, driving a Toyota Hiace with 13 passengers, attempted a right turn when his vehicle collided with an oncoming haulage tanker. The crash caused the kombi to overturn, leading to eight fatalities—five passengers died at the hospital, and three more succumbed to injuries later.
The court found Ngona guilty of negligence for failing to avoid the collision, resulting in the loss of eight lives. Authorities have called for improved road discipline to prevent further tragedies.
The tragic accident occurred on October 31, 2024, at the intersection of Harare–Bulawayo Road and First Street. Ngona, driving a Toyota Hiace with 13 passengers, attempted a right turn when his vehicle collided with an oncoming haulage tanker. The crash caused the kombi to overturn, leading to eight fatalities—five passengers died at the hospital, and three more succumbed to injuries later.
The court found Ngona guilty of negligence for failing to avoid the collision, resulting in the loss of eight lives. Authorities have called for improved road discipline to prevent further tragedies.
