Zim GBC News | Midlands Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ZVISHAVANE \u2013 A 52-year-old truck driver has died after the heavy-duty vehicle he was operating veered off the Masvingo\u2013Mbalabala Road and plunged into the Ngezi River, becoming fully submerged with the driver trapped inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The body of Silas Nyengetera, of Tarusenga Village under Chief Mazungunye in Bikita, was recovered nearly 22 hours after the accident, following a complex operation involving police sub-aqua divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Happened<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident occurred on 10 April 2026 at around 4:00 PM at the Ngezi River Bridge along the Masvingo\u2013Mbalabala Road in Zvishavane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Nyengetera was driving a heavy-duty Shacman truck towing two trailers at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“He had no passengers with him. On approaching the 113km peg at Ngezi River Bridge, the truck veered off the road and fell into the river.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The truck got submerged in the water. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recovery Operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers from ZRP Zvishavane and the Police Sub-Aqua Unit attended the scene immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to the truck being fully submerged in the river, the recovery operation proved challenging. Divers worked to locate and retrieve the driver’s body from the trapped vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The body was finally recovered on 11 April 2026 at approximately 2:30 PM \u2013 more than 22 hours after the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police Urge Caution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspector Mahoko confirmed the fatality and took the opportunity to remind motorists about road safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We urge all motorists to exercise caution on the roads, especially when approaching bridges and during adverse weather conditions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of the accident \u2013 whether mechanical failure, driver error, or road conditions \u2013 remains under investigation by police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Incident Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detail Information
Victim Silas Nyengetera, 52
Home area Tarusenga Village, Chief Mazungunye, Bikita
Vehicle Shacman heavy-duty truck with two trailers
Location Ngezi River Bridge, 113km peg, Masvingo\u2013Mbalabala Road
Date of accident 10 April 2026, 4:00 PM
Body recovered 11 April 2026, 2:30 PM
Police confirm Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Midlands provincial spokesperson<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our Condolences<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zim GBC News extends sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Silas Nyengetera during this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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