The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed a tragic incident in which a commuter omnibus carrying schoolchildren caught fire in Senga suburb, Gweru, on Wednesday afternoon, leaving seven people dead.
In a statement, police said the kombi, believed to have been transporting 24 pupils, caught fire at approximately 2:30 pm at Chirandu Business Centre.
"The ZRP confirms a tragic incident in which a kombi believed to have been carrying 24 school children caught fire on 10/06/26 at approximately 1430 hours at Chirandu Business Centre, Senga, Gweru. So far, seven people have been confirmed dead, while the number of injured persons is still being verified," the police said.
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The ZRP added that preliminary investigations suggest the vehicle may have been carrying a jerry can of petrol at the time of the incident.
"Police are conducting comprehensive investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy. More details will be released in due course," the statement said.
Earlier reports indicated that the vehicle was carrying learners from Matongo Primary School when the fire broke out.
The cause of the fire has not yet been conclusively established, and police investigations are continuing.
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