Bulawayo is in mourning following a devastating multi-vehicle crash that claimed the lives of three prominent executives from the Highlanders Football Club. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday evening, July 23, 2026, as the executives were traveling from Harare to Bulawayo, ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Dynamos. The accident, which involved a Ford Raptor, a cow, and a C.A.G Travellers Coaches bus, has sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean football community and the nation at large.
Initial reports indicate that the Ford Raptor, driven by Nkani Khoza, collided with a cow that had strayed onto the highway in the Lochard area around 8:00 PM (2000 hours). This initial impact significantly damaged the vehicle and is believed to have disabled it. Moments later, while the Raptor was likely stationary or out of control, it was side-swiped by a dark green C.A.G Travellers Coaches bus traveling in the opposite direction. The force of this secondary collision caused the executives’ vehicle to overturn violently multiple times, resulting in the ejection of a female passenger who was subsequently run over.
Mr. Melusi Khumalo, who was traveling alone in his vehicle and was also involved in the crash, sustained injuries but survived the horrific ordeal. The loss of the three Highlanders executives marks a profound tragedy for the club and its supporters.
Key Players Involved
- Nkani Khoza: Driver of the Ford Raptor involved in the fatal accident.
- Highlanders Football Club: The Zimbabwean football club that lost three of its executives in the crash.
- C.A.G Travellers Coaches: Company operating the bus involved in the secondary collision.
- Melusi Khumalo: Injured survivor of the multi-vehicle crash.
Event Timeline
- July 23, 2026, Evening: Three Highlanders Football Club executives depart Harare for Bulawayo.
- July 23, 2026, Approximately 8:00 PM (2000 hours): Ford Raptor collides with a cow in the Lochard area, followed by a secondary collision with a C.A.G Travellers Coaches bus.
- July 24, 2026: News breaks of the tragic death of the three executives.
