A tragic scene unfolded this afternoon at Makoni Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza when two huge trees suddenly fell onto a moving mushikashika Honda Fit during a fierce storm.
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The car, which had three occupants including the driver, was crushed in seconds as powerful winds and lightning battered the area.
According to eyewitnesses, the impact was devastating, and a male passenger tragically died on the spot. The other occupants survived but were left in shock as residents and passers-by rushed to assist before emergency services arrived.
The heavy storm caused chaos around Makoni, with authorities urging the public to stay indoors as rescue teams continue clearing debris and assessing further dangers. The community has been left shaken by the sudden loss of life in what has become one of the most shocking storm-related incidents of the season.