FLOODS HAVE CLAIMED LIVES ???
9 people, including a newborn baby, died last night after a Toyota Noah they were travelling in was swept off a low lying bridge by the flooded Shangamtope river in Mulula, Insiza district, Matabeleland South
INSUIZA DISTRICT, MATABELELAND SOUTH – A somber cloud has hung over the Mulula area following a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of nine people, including a newborn baby, on Thursday night.
The tragedy occurred when a Toyota Noah, carrying the victims, attempted to cross a low-lying bridge over the Shangamtope River. Heavy rains in the region had caused the river to swell significantly, resulting in powerful flash floods.
According to reports, the driver attempted to navigate the submerged bridge, but the force of the rushing water proved too strong. The vehicle was swept off the structure and plunged into the flooded river.
Witnesses and local community members gathered at the scene this morning as recovery efforts began. Images from the site show a large crowd lining the banks of the river while several individuals worked to reach the partially submerged vehicle.
The loss of life has sent shockwaves through the Insiza District. The inclusion of a newborn baby among the fatalities has added a particularly heartbreaking layer to the disaster.
Local authorities have frequently warned motorists against the dangers of attempting to cross flooded bridges and rivers during the rainy season, noting that water levels can rise with deceptive speed and force.
In light of this tragedy, emergency services urge the public to follow these safety protocols:
