Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared a State of Disaster following a horrific head-on collision on the Harare-Masvingo highway near Chivhu, which claimed the lives of 27 people. The tragic incident, involving a commuter omnibus and a haulage truck, occurred late on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Emergency services responded to the scene, with initial reports indicating a high number of fatalities and multiple injuries. The President’s declaration mobilises national resources to assist victims’ families, provide medical care for the injured, and manage the aftermath of the devastating accident.
Key Players Involved
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: Declared a State of Disaster.
- Zimbabwean Government: Mobilising resources for relief efforts.
Event Timeline
- August 29, 2026, Evening: Head-on collision occurs on the Harare-Masvingo highway near Chivhu.
- August 29, 2026, 9:03 PM UTC: President Mnangagwa declares a State of Disaster.
- August 29, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC: Updates confirm 7 injured transferred to Chitungwiza Hospital, with 18 bodies identified and DNA tests pending for three others.
