Three bodies were retrieved from a pool of sewage in Budiriro 3, Harare, over the weekend, following what residents describe as an open excavation left by council workers repairing a sewer line. The incident occurred near a local shopping area.
According to witnesses, two young men were walking from the shops when they fell into the uncovered pit. A third person, who attempted to rescue them, also drowned. The bodies were recovered by emergency services and community members.
Residents have expressed outrage, blaming the Harare City Council for negligence in failing to secure the excavation site. The council has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
Local authorities are investigating the matter, and calls for improved safety measures around public infrastructure projects have been renewed.
