Zimbabwe police open probe into helicopter crash that killed Chivayo, wife and three others
HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct 1 — Zimbabwean police have opened investigations into the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash that killed prominent businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivhayo, his wife Lucy Rujeko Muteke and…
Zimbabwean police have launched an investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of prominent businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivhayo, his wife Lucy Rujeko Muteke, and three others near Marondera, southeast of Harare. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the identities of the five victims, identifying them as Chivhayo, Muteke, Saneliswe Magagula, pilot Calvin Tafirei Soda, and co-pilot Courage Mutavirwa.
Initial reports had suggested six occupants, but the ZRP has since corrected that figure to five. The police, along with forensic scientists and aviation experts, are conducting inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred on Wednesday evening at around 5pm. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Chivhayo, a well-known businessman, had recently announced plans to invest $200 million in Kenya through infrastructure projects. His death has drawn condolences from President William Ruto of Kenya, who described Chivhayo as a "dear friend" and expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss.
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