A 16-year-old girl died on the spot while three others were
seriously injured after a two-plate gas stove she was using to cook, exploded
in Southlea Park, Harare, on Saturday night.
The three who were injured include two minors aged eight
and three and a 37-year-old woman identified as Monica Masawi.
Police said the teenager who died is Nokutenda Mashiri.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi said they were still investigating to ascertain the cause of the
explosion.
“The juvenile died and three others were injured on August
8, 2020 after their house in Southlea Park, was gutted by fire which also
destroyed property valued at US$3 190. Investigations into the cause of the
fire are underway,” he said.
He said on the fateful day, Masawi left the minors in
custody of Nokutenda who was preparing supper before she went to take a bath.
During the process she heard the explosion and went to
investigate. She discovered that the house was engulfed by fire and managed to
rescue the two minors.
Asst Comm Nyathi said Nokutenda had already died and
property which includes a television set, refrigerator, various electrical
gadgets, goods and clothes were also burnt to ashes.
A report was then made to the police.
Police are also investigating a case in which a man was
attacked and killed by unknown assailants in Norton while he was on his way
home from work.
In another incident, the body of a man was found along
Chiratidzo Road in St Mary’s, with a deep cut on the back of the head over the
weekend.
A Harare man has also been arrested for murder after he
fatally assaulted a suspected thief for unlawfully entering his house. Police
took the victim to Sally Mugabe Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon
arrival.
Meanwhile, a pedestrian died on the spot after he was run
over by a car while crossing Tafara Way in Harare on Sunday around 8pm. The
motorist did not stop after the accident and police are appealing to anyone
with information that might assist with investigations to contact any nearest
police station. Herald
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