A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy died while two other juveniles were
seriously injured after a racing car burst a tyre and ploughed into spectators
at the Bulawayo Motoring Club on Saturday.
The deceased boy who has been identified as Kelvin Kangwari
was allegedly dragged under the vehicle for about 200 metres and he sustained
serious injuries. He was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital where he died on
admission.
Witnesses said rescue teams used a towing vehicle to lift
the vehicle and rescue the deceased who was trapped underneath. Two other juveniles who were hit by the same car sustained
serious injuries and were rushed to the same hospital where they are still
admitted.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Chief Inspector Precious
Simango confirmed the accident. “The driver had a tyre burst during a race at
the motoring club along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road. The vehicle veered
off the track before hitting and dragging the deceased for some metres.
Chief Insp Simango said according to the post-mortem
report, Kangwari sustained lacerations on the left buttock, head injuries,
chest trauma and a fractured left leg.
Kelvin’s uncle, Mr Anold Mawere said the family was
devasted by the death.
“What happened is so scary. We rushed Kelvin to Mpilo
Central Hospital but there were no doctors and the X-ray machine was not
working. The doctor later came and he died about 45 minutes after being
attended to.
“We are mourning as a family,” said Mr Mawere. He said
Kelvin will be buried this morning at Athlone cemetery.
Last year, one person died while five others were injured
in Bulawayo when a motorist who was part of a street drag racing trio lost
control of his vehicle and rammed into a pirating Honda Fit in Malindela
suburb.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Belloc Avenue
and Burns Drive. Chronicle
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