TWO people were killed at Skyline in Chimanimani on
Thursday when a parked military vehicle allegedly lost brakes and hit a rescue
ambulance.
The dead were taken to Chipinge mortuary while two injured
were rushed to hospital for treatment.
The deceased, who cannot be named because their next of kin
have not been identified, were girls around 15 and 17. Skyline has a military
centre offering help to Cyclone Idai victims.
Several army trucks are parked there as well as tents for
the soldiers, police, Nyaradzo Funeral Services and various other institutions
assisting the victims.
Major Exavier Chibasa from the army public relations
department confirmed the incident, which he described as “very sad”.
“It was an accident, it’s very sad that life has been lost
when we are here to save lives,” Chibasa said.
According to witnesses, the parked truck suddenly rolled
down, hitting a military ambulance, and forcing people to run in every
direction for cover.
The two are from communities around Skyline who had come to
the centre, hoping to receive relief aid. Newsday
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