GWERU — Seven people have been confirmed dead after a kombi believed to have been carrying 24 school children caught fire on Wednesday afternoon in Gweru, police said.
The vehicle burst into flames at approximately 2.30PM at Chirandu Business Centre in Senga, Gweru.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the kombi may have been carrying a jerry can of petrol at the time of the incident, police spokesman Commissioner Paul Nyathi said.
“Police are conducting comprehensive investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy. More details will be released in due course,” Nyathi added.
