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Police in Harare have confirmed the death of two people following a stampede at an annual horse racing event sponsored by brewery giant Natbrew.
Eye witnesses who were on the backstage claim a police officer triggered the stampede after grabbing the microphone from popular dancehall chanter Winky D, to announce the show was over.
The officer reportedly cited COVID-19 regulation for the abrupt end triggering chaos as the crowd responded by pelting police with all sorts of objects leading to the stampede.
The two have been identified as Thomas Maarira (44) and Emilia Makoga (43), both of Hatcliffe Harare.
National Breweries sponsors of the annual horse racing event Castle Tankard issued a statement paying condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The company however said it was awaiting police investigations.
Zimbabwe Republic Police in a statement highlighted that they are investigating on the matter.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating the sad and unfortunate death of two people at Borrowdale Race Course on 7th May 2022 at 2205 hours due to stampede after the Castle Tankard musical performance by Winky D.
“The regrettable incident occurred while the public was on its way out of the Race Course through an inside exit point.
The police later expressed condolences to the bereaved families and assured the public that inquiries are in progress.
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