Construction Worker Dies, Two Injured As Roof Collapses In Shamva

A construction worker died on the spot while two colleagues were injured after a roof collapsed at a building site in Shamva Town Centre on Tuesday, 16 December.

Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe identified the deceased as Brighton Francis, of Overspill, Epworth.

The incident happened at Stand Number 4471, Shamva Town Centre, while Francis and two other workers were carrying out construction work on a private building owned by Richard Ngwerume, 47, of 420 LDV, Shamva.

According to Insp Mundembe, Francis had climbed onto a scaffold to work on the roof when it suddenly gave way, causing him to fall to the ground. He said:

“He was struck by a metal pole during the collapse and died instantly.”

Two other workers, Stephen Chipupuro, 25, and Takawira Nyikayaramaba, 45, both of Overspill, Epworth, were injured by falling debris.

Chipupuro suffered cuts below his right eye and on his right leg, while Nyikayaramaba sustained a cut to his right leg.

Both were taken to Shamva District Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition.

Police said all three men were employed as general workers by Finder Construction Group, a Harare-based company.

The body of the deceased was taken to Shamva Hospital Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

Police have ruled out foul play, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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