Motorists warned about incidents on Beit Bridge-Harare road

The Automobile Association (AA) has issued a cautionary warning to drivers using the main road to Harare in Zimbabwe from the Beit Bridge border post following several incidents on the road. According to AA spokesman, Gary Ronald, several incidents have been reported to the organisation. “Most of the incidents have happened at the junction of the A4 and A6 just outside Beit Bridge and invariably after dark. We have received a number of calls from AA members who have fallen victim to robbery and injury on this main road,” said Ronald. “It would appear that criminals target foreign vehicles that are driving slowly at this junction. The vehicles’ tyres are punctured and the occupants attacked and robbed when the drivers stop to check the vehicle. Every incident reported to the AA has occurred after dark.” Ronald advised travellers to be on the lookout when travelling in the area. “The AA recommends that travelling after dark in any foreign country should be avoided where possible. Travellers should plan their trips to allow enough time to complete border formalities and get to their destination before dark,” he said.