In a sombre turn of events, four people are feared de@d after a building collapsed in Harare’s central business district (CBD).
The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday when the building crumbled in Harare’s CBD at Corner Chinhoyi Street and Bank Street close to Chicken Slice.
More Details Unveiled
While an official statement from law enforcement is yet to be released, there are concerns that four individuals may have tragically perished under the rubble.
The cause of the collapse is still unknown, as authorities have yet to release an official statement. However, some speculate that the heavy rains may have played a role in the incident. The identities of the victims and the extent of the property damage also remain undisclosed.
Additionally, the photographs reveal two cars parked along the road that have seemingly sustained damage from the falling bricks and roofing materials.
Zimbabweans React to Tragic Building Collapse in Harare’s CBD
Deeply saddened by the incident, Zimbabweans took to the comments section and conveyed their condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the building collapse in Harare’s CBD. Many expressed newfound fears of navigating Harare’s CBD lest a building also collapses on them. Some highlighted the ageing infrastructure in Harare’s CBD as a potential risk factor, underscoring the urgent need for structural assessments and renovations.
Here are some of the comments:
Mai Pichisi:
Hii weduwe this is my fear too walking mutown ndofambira muroad
Pappa Adel Mandima;
From 1980pasina renovation. hohho ma buildings akawora umomo
Ayanda Graham:
How can a building collapse on its own everything in Zim has just become Zig zag it’s very sad 💔
Jacqueline Mutingondo:
Some buildings need to be condemned veduwe. Rest in peace to those who lost their lives
Sasha Manyande:
Mmmmm sad… the rains where low key violent
