Tree Crashes School Head To Death

By Wendy Kusema

A Deputy Headmaster at Bare Secondary in Chiweshe, Mashonaland Central died after a huge tree fell over a vehicle she was seeking shelter from during a violent storm, Nhau/Indaba has established.

Mashonaland Central Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the fatal incident which he said occurred at around mid-day yesterday.

He said the school official identified as Grace Shumba (55) went to Bare Primary School intending to see Bare Secondary school headmaster Clever Mutema (40) whom she met in the school yard.

Later a violent storm started and the two sought shelter in Mutema’s vehicle which was packed under a huge tree.

While inside the vehicle a huge tree fell on top of the vehicle trapping them inside.

Ekin Musarurwa, a teacher heard the continuously hooting car hooting and went to check.

He noticed the duo trapped inside and summoned for help. An axe was used to rescue the trapped teachers.

Shumba was already dead and they managed to retrieve Mutema who was seriously injured and complaining of a painful head, chest and back.

He was rushed to Concession hospital for medical attention while the body of the deceased was taken for post mortem.

Next of kin was informed of the incident.

Mundembe advised members of the public should to exercise caution by avoiding to park their vehicle under tall trees and objects during violent storms. Nhau/Indaba