Two Chiredzi residents, Fambidzanai Zvabva, 39, and Mafanele Garfield Hlomani, 26, are facing culpable homicide charges after four people died due to an LPG cylinder fire and explosion
In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority said Zvabva and Hlomani are accused of operating their LPG business without the necessary permits or licenses from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority.
It is alleged that the accused persons’ gas cylinders developed a leak that caused a fire. As a result of this incident, five individuals sustained severe burns and required hospitalisation, with four of them ultimately succumbing to their injuries.
It is alleged that the accused persons were unlawfully selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas. On December 9, 2023, the accused persons’ gas cylinders developed a leakage causing a fire.
"As a result of the incident, five people sustained deep burns and had to be hospitalised. Four of them died as a result of the injuries.
"Investigations revealed that the accused persons established a gas cylinder cage and put up gas cylinders at their business premises without the requisite permits or licenses.
"This operation, which commenced between 2022 and 2023, was conducted in violation of local regulations and safety standards.
"The state alleges that the accused’s failure to adhere to these requirements created a significant risk of harm to the public.
"Furthermore, the accused did not obtain the requisite permits or licenses from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, local authorities or other relevant authorities, as stipulated by law.
The matter will return to court to today, September 4, 2024 for continuation of trial.
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