In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 37-year-old man from Harare lost his life after being run over by a Harare City Council front-end loader while he was sleeping at a dumpsite.
The incident occurred on Saturday at the intersection of Bute and Harare Streets, sending shockwaves through the community.
The victim, identified as Innocent Mlambo, was tragically crushed by the heavy machinery. His lifeless body was subsequently transported to the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals mortuary. The police have issued an appeal to the public, urging anyone with information that may help locate the deceased’s family members to come forward.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi released a statement regarding the incident, revealing that the victim’s mother has been identified as Mrs. Hedwig Dube.
“The ZRP is appealing for information which may assist to locate family members of Innocent Mlambo aged 37 who died on November 11, 2023 after being run over by a Harare City Council front-end loader while sleeping at a dump site at corner Bute and Harare Street, Harare.
“The body is at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals mortuary. The victim’s mother is Hedwig Dube. Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station,” Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said.
