Boxing Day: Police Impound 129 Vehicles, Issue 724 Tickets
4 years agoSat, 28 Dec 2019 04:17:29 GMT
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says 6 people were killed and 35 injured in road accidents on Boxing Day.
Last year, 102 accidents were recorded resulting in 8 people being killed on Boxing Day.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
The major cause of the accidents was speeding, reversing errors, following too closely and inattention.
They should ensure that their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on journeys.
Meanwhile, a police blitzkrieg has netted 117 touts while 129 vehicles were impounded, with 724 tickets being issues on Boxing Day for a variety of offences.
