Two girls drown in disused pit

Zim Now Writer

Two girls aged 12 and 13 drowned on Sunday while swimming in a disused quarry pit near Donnybrook Racecourse.

Police have since launched investigations into the case.

The bodies of the girls were taken to a local mortuary for post-mortem.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“On April 9, 2023, police in Mabvuku recorded a sad incident where two girls aged 12 and 13 drowned in a disused quarry pit, near Donnybrook Racecourse while swimming,” he said.

Ass Comm Nyathi said police will release more details on the case.