Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, wife feared dead in helicopter crash
HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sep 30— Zimbabwean business tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, are feared to be among six people killed in a helicopter crash in Marondera, eastern Zimbabwe,…
On September 30, a helicopter crash in Marondera, eastern Zimbabwe, has left authorities fearing that six people, including prominent business tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke, lost their lives. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed the tragic incident, stating that no survivors were among the six passengers and two pilots onboard the aircraft.
Mangwana added that the Zimbabwe Republic Police would formally release the identities of the victims but provided no further details regarding the cause of the crash.
The helicopter crash occurred in Marondera Rural area around 5pm, with the aircraft carrying a total of six occupants. Emergency personnel were quickly dispatched to the scene, but the cause of the crash and the identities of the deceased have not been officially disclosed. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the crash, stating that "Current information indicates that there were no survivors in this crash."
They have assured that they will confirm the names of the victims in due course, along with issuing condolences to their families and friends.
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