About 15 cars were on Saturday evening reportedly involved in accidents after drivers failed to control the vehicles on slippery roads following a diesel spillage that affected the stretch of road from Msasa National Fuel Depot up to the intersection of Robert Mugabe and Mutare roads.
The driver of a Borewell Transport Company tanker carrying about 10 000 litres of diesel, drove all the way from the fuel depot oblivious that diesel was spilling on the tarmac until the tanker was empty by the time he reached the intersection of Robert Mugabe Road and Mutare Road.
Although police chief spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba could not comment yesterday saying she was out of town, Environmental Management Authority (EMA) spokesperson Mr Steady Kangata confirmed the spillage and the 15 accidents.
The transport company was informed of the leak by motorists who were affected by the road conditions.
“The tanker had a leak on one of the pipes and it’s very questionable why the driver did not stop early enough to attend to the pipe. This is negligence on the part of the driver. Diesel transportation and substances of such kind have Government regulations that should be adhered to. Every company before any delivery, is required to check on the integrity of its tanks: It was reported that about 15 accidents took place along the road,” said Mr Kangata.
- The Herald (Zimpapers 1980 LTD)