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Nine people drown in Toyota Noah in Filabusi
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Nine people drowned in Filabusi, Matabeleland South, after a Toyota Noah was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river.
Police confirmed the tragedy, saying it occurred on 22 January.
"The ZRP confirms a tragic incident in which nine people drowned after a Toyota Noah vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded Tshangamutope River, Mukula area, Filabusi, on 22/01/2026 at around 10pm," police said via their X account.
According to police, the driver had stopped the vehicle and stepped out to assess the water level, leaving the keys in the ignition. One of the passengers then drove the vehicle onto the flooded bridge, where it was swept away and submerged, trapping all occupants.
On 23 January, community members assisted in retrieving the bodies.
Police said the victims included five female adults, two male adults, one female juvenile and a male toddler.
"Two of the victims have been positively identified, while efforts to identify the remaining victims are ongoing. Bodies were conveyed to Filabusi District Hospital mortuary for post‑mortem. More details will be released in due course," police added.
Police confirmed the tragedy, saying it occurred on 22 January.
"The ZRP confirms a tragic incident in which nine people drowned after a Toyota Noah vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded Tshangamutope River, Mukula area, Filabusi, on 22/01/2026 at around 10pm," police said via their X account.
On 23 January, community members assisted in retrieving the bodies.
Police said the victims included five female adults, two male adults, one female juvenile and a male toddler.
"Two of the victims have been positively identified, while efforts to identify the remaining victims are ongoing. Bodies were conveyed to Filabusi District Hospital mortuary for post‑mortem. More details will be released in due course," police added.
Source - Byo24News
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