By Desire Tshuma
Four members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) died on Friday after a military vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a fatal road accident along the Harare-Mutare Road at Broomley.
According to a statement released by the ZNA Army Headquarters Public Relations Directorate, the accident occurred at approximately 1600 hours on August 7, 2026, at the 45-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mutare Road.
The soldiers were travelling from Harare to Mutare aboard a BAW military vehicle when the accident occurred, killing all four on the spot.
The deceased have been identified as Warrant Officer Class 1 Philimon Chamisa, Warrant Officer Class 2 Chindowa Lydia, Sergeant Mundicho Wellington Wonder and Lance Corporal Mupemhi Edmore.
Three other ZNA members sustained injuries in the accident and were taken to hospital for treatment. Two of the injured members were admitted to Marondera District Hospital, while the third was admitted to 2 Referral Hospital at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks, formerly known as KG6.
The Army said the three injured members were receiving treatment and were in a stable condition.
The tragic accident has plunged the military community into mourning, with the ZNA extending its condolences to the families, relatives, friends and colleagues of the four soldiers who lost their lives.
“The ZNA extends its deepest condolences to the families, relatives, friends and colleagues of the four members who lost their lives in this tragic accident,” the statement said.
The Army also wished the injured members a speedy and full recovery.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Marondera District Traffic Section is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The ZNA said burial arrangements for the deceased will be announced in due course.