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City parking marshal killed in alleged red-light crash
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A Masvingo City parking marshal was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in the city's central business district on Sunday afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as Augustine Rashirai, who died at the scene.
According to witnesses, the accident occurred after a white Toyota Hilux single cab allegedly failed to stop at a traffic light before hitting the parking marshal.
The driver has been identified by witnesses as a woman popularly known as "Mai Bhobha," who is reportedly involved in selling beer from the back of the vehicle at Mucheke Stadium during football match days. Police have not officially confirmed her identity.
Witnesses further alleged that the vehicle collided with two other cars before coming to a stop on the pavement at the intersection of Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo (formerly J Tongogara) Street and Herbert Chitepo Street.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the fatal accident.
She said police officers were still at the scene gathering evidence and establishing the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigations into the incident are continuing, and police are expected to provide further details once their preliminary inquiries have been completed.
The deceased has been identified as Augustine Rashirai, who died at the scene.
According to witnesses, the accident occurred after a white Toyota Hilux single cab allegedly failed to stop at a traffic light before hitting the parking marshal.
The driver has been identified by witnesses as a woman popularly known as "Mai Bhobha," who is reportedly involved in selling beer from the back of the vehicle at Mucheke Stadium during football match days. Police have not officially confirmed her identity.
Witnesses further alleged that the vehicle collided with two other cars before coming to a stop on the pavement at the intersection of Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo (formerly J Tongogara) Street and Herbert Chitepo Street.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the fatal accident.
She said police officers were still at the scene gathering evidence and establishing the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigations into the incident are continuing, and police are expected to provide further details once their preliminary inquiries have been completed.
Source - Mirror
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