Zimbabwe: Seven Children Die in Gweru Kombi Fire

Author: Elia NtaliPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Zimbabwe

Crime & Law

Zimbabwe: Seven Children Die in Gweru Kombi Fire

Seven children died after a commuter omnibus carrying pupils from Matongo Primary School caught fire in Gweru on 10 June 2026. The vehicle was carrying 24 learners and burst into flames at Chirandu Business Centre in Senga suburb. Seventeen children were rescued and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the presence of a jerry can of petrol.

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