Seven people were burnt to death when a kombi carrying school children caught fire at a shopping centre in Gweru.
In a statement Wednesday, the police said the kombi was believed to have been carrying 24 school children.
“The ZRP confirms a tragic incident in which a kombi believed to have been carrying 24 school children caught fire on 10/06/26 at approximately 1430 hours at Chirandu Business Centre, Senga, Gweru,” the police said.
“So far, seven people have been confirmed dead, while the number of injured persons is still being verified.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle may have been carrying a jerry can of petrol at the time of the incident.”
Police said they were conducting “comprehensive investigations” to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy and would release more details.
