Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has ordered an immediate investigation into the deaths of three people in Budiriro.
The tragedy unfolded at a massive sewer rehabilitation site managed by the City of Harare. Initially, authorities received reports that a man had fallen into a mud-filled excavation while walking home.
Consequently, emergency services rushed to the scene and launched a rescue operation. The search involved the City of Harare Fire Brigade and a specialized sub-aqua team.
The team was led by experienced diver Victor Kazembe, widely known as Coach Rambo.
Three Bodies Retrieved from Mud Hole
However, the rescue mission soon uncovered a far more disturbing situation.
Kazembe first recovered the body of a young woman reported missing the previous evening. Shortly afterward, he retrieved a second body belonging to a male.
Surprisingly, neither victim matched the description of the missing man.
The operation continued despite difficult conditions. Eventually, Kazembe located and recovered the third body.
Authorities confirmed that the third victim was the man initially reported to have fallen into the mud hole.
Police officers immediately secured the area and began investigations. Other government agencies also joined the inquiry.
Officials stated that more details would be released as investigations progress.
City Demands Answers as Families Mourn
Meanwhile, volunteer organization ConCERT assisted with coordination throughout the operation.
Deputy Mayor Rose Muronda and Disaster Risk Management Chairperson Councillor Jane Bhingari attended the scene. Councillors Pedzesai and Dzinomurumbi also remained on-site until the early hours.
Following the incident, Mayor Mafume demanded urgent answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
He instructed officials to provide preliminary findings within hours.
The City of Harare expressed condolences to the bereaved families. Furthermore, city authorities pledged full cooperation with ongoing investigations.
Residents now await answers as authorities work to determine how the tragedy occurred.
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