HARARE, Apr. 22 (NewsDay Live) - A Bulawayo City Council truck was involved in a road traffic accident on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and three others seriously injured, council authorities have confirmed.
In a statement, Town Clerk Christopher Dube, said the fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Falls Road and Old Falls Road on April 21, 2026, and involved a council truck and a commuter omnibus.
“The City of Bulawayo regrets to inform residents and stakeholders that one of our trucks was involved in a road traffic collision with a commuter omnibus resulting in the passing on of a passenger while three others sustained serious injuries,” Dube said.
Bulawayo Mayor Senator David Coltart, councillors, council management and staff expressed condolences following the incident.
“His Worship Senator David Coltart, the Mayor, councillors, the Town Clerk Mr Christopher Dube, heads of council departments and the staff of the City of Bulawayo extend their heartfelt condolences to the family that lost its loved one and wish a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries,” read the statement