18 die in Zimbabwe road accident

At least 18 people died on Monday afternoon between Masvingo and Zvishavane in southern Zimbabwe when a minibus collided head-on with a smaller vehicle, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said.

Four other people were injured in the accident and were taken to hospital.

Nyathi said the minibus encroached onto the path of the smaller vehicle after the tire burst, resulting in the accident.

He said more details would be provided later.

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