“Police in Midlands Province are investigating a case of
sudden death by electrocution where a 21-year-old woman died after being
electrocuted in a bathroom in Mbizo, Kwekwe. on Saturday,” said Insp Mahoko.
He said the incident occurred at about 6pm. “It is alleged
that the now deceased, Ms Tinashe Nyika, entered the bathroom intending to take
a bath and was electrocuted after she touched the tap,” said Insp Mahoko.
He said Ms Nyika allegedly screamed for help and her father
Mr Joshua Nyika rushed to the scene and found her lying unconscious.
“Mr Nyika ferried her to Kwekwe District Hospital where she
was pronounced dead on arrival,” he said.
The matter, Insp Mahoko said, was reported to the police who attended
the scene.
He said it was established that there were electricity
cables that were in contact with water pipes. Chronicle
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