Binga \u2013 A devastating incident occurred on Wednesday evening when a vehicle belonging to the Binga Rural District Council struck a landmine in the Sebungwe area along the Zambezi River, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to three others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident took place around 5 p.m., when the council vehicle, carrying three employees, was returning to Binga Centre after a work assignment in Sebungwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to muddy conditions on the main road, the driver opted for an alternative route, which tragically led them to the concealed landmine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe vehicle had departed from Binga Centre and was on its way back when it struck the landmine,\u201d a police spokesperson confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One passenger died instantly, while two others succumbed to their injuries while being transported to the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local authorities and police responded promptly to the scene, and investigations have commenced to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are currently investigating the origins of the landmine, which is suspected to have been planted during the Independence War in the 1970s,\u201d the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victims were reportedly passengers who had requested a lift to Binga, highlighting the tragic nature of the incident. Community members expressed their shock and sorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s heartbreaking to hear that lives have been lost in this manner. We must ensure our roads are safe,\u201d said a resident of Binga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the community mourns the loss, efforts are being made to assess the area for further dangers, and a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the source of the landmine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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