By Staff Reporter

Government has urged the intensification of traffic safety awareness programmes as well as the reduction of night driving in the wake of the horror crash that occurred in Inyanga last Friday and claimed six pupils from Tynwald High School.

This came to light, during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet briefing, at which Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, said Cabinet was briefed on the accident by Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu.

Minister Mutsvanga further noted the emphasis made by Cabinet on the need for drivers to familiarise with routes they will use when transporting children to minimise accidents.

Cabinet also conveyed its condolences to the bereaved families.

“Cabinet noted with sadness that on Friday, 14th October, 2022, six Tynwald High School pupils (five girls and one boy) perished in a tragic accident in Nyanga on their way to a school trip. The accident happened around 1900hrs and left 35 other pupils and four staff members injured. Currently, 32 pupils have been treated and discharged, while five remain in a critical condition at the Avenues Clinic.

“Two teachers have been discharged, while two remain admitted and critical at Avenues Clinic. As Government we are deeply saddened by this loss of life. Police investigations are ongoing.

“In order to reduce road carnages, Cabinet resolved as follows: that there was need to reduce travelling at night; that drivers need to familiarise themselves with the routes that they will be using when ferrying children; and that traffic safety awareness programmes in schools be ramped up. Cabinet wishes to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and communities.”