By Delicious Mathuthu
A dark cloud covered Hopely residents in Harare on Thursday evening (15/02/2024) after four toddlers suffocated in a brokendown car that was parked outside one of the houses in the neighborhood.
The four, aged between three and four years, are said entered the car during child’s play and closed themselves in at around midday.
Their lifeless bodies were only discovered later that evening, at around 7pm.
Police confirmed the tragic incident availing the names of the deceased, adding that the car had tinted windows.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a sad incident in which Allen Busiri (3), Anotidaishe Mutize (4), Ashley Matowe (3) and Kudzaishe Tsuro (3) died on 15th February 2024.
“The four juveniles opened a rear passenger door of a Black Toyota Chaser motor vehicle, registration number ADE 2684 (non runner).
“They went in and closed the door. The vehicle which has tinted
windows was parked at a house in Hopely Zone 1, Harare between 12
noon and 1900 hours,” Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner
Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) to the Commissioner General of Police at the Police General Headquarters in Harare Paul Nyathi, said.
“The victims suffocated while in the vehicle. Their bodies were found lying lifeless in the motor vehicle at 1900 hours,” he added.
Asst. Com. Nyathi said more details will be availed in case of any development regarding the incident.
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