Five family members from Gudhuza Village in Zvishavane are suspected to have died after inhaling smoke from a charcoal brazier in their sleep.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police the family slept with a charcoal brazier burning in their bedroom.
Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi announced the unfortunate incident, stating that bodies have been taken for postmortem.
“The ZRP confirms a tragic incident in which five family members died at Gudhuza Village, Zvishavane after they had brought a charcoal brazier into their bedroom to warm themselves overnight on 20/07/25.
“The bodies were taken to Zvishavane District Hospital Mortuary for post mortem,” Nyathi said.
The victims were identified by their next of kin as Jeremiah Simango (42), John Ncube (57), Nigel Ncube, Denzel Simango (15) and Joedire Simango (8).
Without proper ventilation, carbon monoxide can quickly build up to dangerous levels.
Inhaling this toxic gas can lead to unconsciousness or death in severe cases.
Source: Newzimbabwe
