Car plunges into mineshaft, 2 Dead, 1 Missing

A vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a water-filled disused mine shaft in Shurugwi on Wednesday, resulting in the death of two passengers,, while a third remains missing, feared dead.

The driver of the Isuzu double cab miraculously escaped unhurt after the vehicle became completely submerged in the deep, abandoned pit along Coronation Mine Road.

The incident occurred at around 1500 hours, turning an afternoon drive into a nightmare.

According to police reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which then swerved off the asphalt and crashed into the old mine workings.

As the car sank rapidly into the dark water, the driver managed to get out, but the three passengers were trapped inside as the vehicle was swallowed by the shaft.

Two of the passengers died instantly at the scene, and their bodies were recovered from the submerged wreck.

A desperate search is underway for the third occupant, who is still unaccounted for.

National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the grim details, saying rescue teams will soon be deployed.

“The driver lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a disused mine shaft, which was filled with water.

“The vehicle was submerged, and all three passengers were trapped inside. The driver escaped unhurt. Tragically, two of the passengers died on the spot, and one passenger is still missing,” said Commissioner Nyathi.

The harrowing incident has once again brought the deadly legacy of neglected mine shafts in mining towns into sharp focus.

Emergency services and police divers are currently at the scene, battling treacherous conditions to locate the missing person.

Police have implored motorists to exercise extreme caution on the country’s roads.