Harare Correspondent
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson, Justice Priscilla Chigumba, was involved in a road traffic accident near Mapinga along the Harare-Chirundu Highway yesterday.
Fortunately, she escaped unhurt.
According to sources, Justice Chigumba’s Toyota Landcruiser Prado was side-swiped by another vehicle, resulting in minor injuries for her driver.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, confirmed the incident on Twitter, saying,
“Yesterday, @ZECzim chairperson, Justice Chigumba was involved in an accident on her way from Chinhoyi when a haulage tanker crashed into three vehicles including hers. There were no fatalities from the accident and Justice Chigumba was not injured.”
Acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Effort Chapoto, was yet to provide further details on the accident.
Justice Chigumba’s safety has been confirmed, and the incident is a reminder of the importance of road safety awareness.
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