Six people died from tractor crashes during one month across Masvingo province. Officials worry about farm vehicle safety on public roads. Henry Kahiya from the Vehicle Inspectorate Department shared these numbers at a traffic safety meeting. Government workers lost their lives at Mutimurefu Prisons and Mashava locations. Farm and mine workers often drive tractors without knowing road rules.
Police Commissioner Fredrik Mbengwa said 18 deaths happened on a 60-kilometer road stretch from June 2024 to May 2025. Eight people suffered injuries from 13 crashes on the Masvingo-Mutare highway. Drivers speed up again after passing police checkpoints. Police want citizens to report drunk drivers and speeders. Most crashes happen because people make mistakes behind the wheel.
Traffic Officer Blessing Sai said drivers must slow down for road conditions. Many road fences disappeared because local people removed them. Animals wander onto highways and cause more crashes. Drivers need to watch for weather changes and traffic patterns. People walking across streets must stay alert even at crosswalks.
Police Commissioner Fredrik Mbengwa said 18 deaths happened on a 60-kilometer road stretch from June 2024 to May 2025. Eight people suffered injuries from 13 crashes on the Masvingo-Mutare highway. Drivers speed up again after passing police checkpoints. Police want citizens to report drunk drivers and speeders. Most crashes happen because people make mistakes behind the wheel.
Traffic Officer Blessing Sai said drivers must slow down for road conditions. Many road fences disappeared because local people removed them. Animals wander onto highways and cause more crashes. Drivers need to watch for weather changes and traffic patterns. People walking across streets must stay alert even at crosswalks.
