Provincial
police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe identified the deceased as
Brighton Francis of Overspill, Epworth.
The incident
occurred at Stand Number 4471, Shamva Town Centre.
Insp Mundembe
said Francis and two colleagues were carrying out construction work on a
private building owned by Mr Richard Ngwerume (47) of 420 LDV, Shamva when
tragedy struck.
The deceased
had climbed onto a scaffold to work on the roof when it suddenly gave in,
causing him to fall to the ground, said Insp Mundembe.
“He was struck
by a metal pole during the collapse and died instantly,” he said.
Two other
workers, Stephen Chipupuro (25) and Takawira Nyikayaramaba (45), both of
Overspill, Epworth, were injured after being struck by falling debris.
Chipupuro
sustained cuts below the right eye and on the right leg, while Nyikayaramaba
suffered a cut to the right leg.
The injured men
were taken to Shamva District Hospital, where hospital authorities confirmed
they are in stable condition.
Police said the
deceased and the injured workers were employed as general workers by Finder
Construction Group, a Harare-based company.
Police attended
the scene, and the body of the deceased was taken to Shamva Hospital Mortuary,
where it is awaiting post-mortem examination.
Police said no
foul play is suspected and investigations into the incident are continuing.
Herald
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