Six schoolchildren have died after being burnt beyond recognition in a fire at Pferedzai Homestead in Bamhamire Village, Musani area, Chipinge District, in a tragedy believed to have been triggered by a gas tank explosion.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred early Sunday morning in Ward 4, under Chief Mutema.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have confirmed the deaths and launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said police were investigating the incident.
“The ZRP is investigating the circumstances which led to the death of six school girls at Pferedzai Homestead, Bamhamire Village, Chief Mutema, Chipinge, after a fire incident during the night,” he said.
The cause of the fire has not yet been officially established, although preliminary reports suggest it may have been triggered by a gas tank explosion.
Further details surrounding the incident are expected as investigations continue.
