Masimba Holdings Employee Dies After Being Trapped By Truck At Chimusana Bridge Project

5A construction worker employed by Masimba Holdings Limited died on Monday after he was trapped by a spinner truck at the Chimusana Bridge construction site in Masvingo.

The worker, identified as Willington Dube, was reportedly cleaning the spinner truck at around 11 am when the machine trapped him.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident to Masvingo Mirror, saying investigations have been launched to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the death. He said:

“Yes, I can confirm that we are investigating an incident in which a worker died at a construction site in Masvingo.”

Preliminary reports suggest that although the machine was believed to be switched off, it unexpectedly began to move, trapping Dube and causing his death.

Masimba Holdings Limited confirmed the fatal incident in a statement, adding that all work at the site was immediately suspended to allow investigations by the relevant authorities. The statement reads:

“It is with deep regret that Masimba Holdings Limited confirms that a fatal accident occurred on 2 February 2026, at the site offices of the Chimusana Bridge Project in Masvingo. The incident took place while an employee was engaged in cleaning a spinner truck.

“Following the accident, immediate steps were taken to suspend works at the site to allow relevant authorities to conduct their investigations, supported by our management.

“Masimba Holdings Limited extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and community of the deceased.”