A devastating accident in Shurugwi South has left six people feared dead after a Honda Fit veered off the road and plunged into a water-filled, disused chrome pit last night.
The vehicle, traveling from Shurugwi to Zvishavane, reportedly lost control and crashed into the pit, sparking a frantic search and rescue operation.
Authorities Confirm Tragic Incident, Search Teams Deployed as Six Feared Dead in Chrome Pit Crash
Shurugwi District Development Coordinator, Rome Shangwa, confirmed the incident to ‘The Mirror‘.
“Search operations are currently underway, with sub-aqua teams deployed. Six people are feared dead. The vehicle fell into a disused mining pit near the road, and we are still trying to establish what exactly happened,” said Shangwa.
Abandoned Pits: A Longstanding Danger
The abandoned chrome pits have long been a source of concern for local residents, who have repeatedly called on the government to close them.
These pits, often filled with water, pose a significant risk to the community. In January, a Shurugwi female prison inmate lost her two minor children after they drowned while swimming in one of the pits.
Police Yet to Receive Official Report
Midlands police spokesperson, Emmanuel Mahoko, stated that they are still gathering information on the incident.
“We are yet to receive an official report on the case from the responsible police station,” said Mahoko.
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the accident and identify the victims.
