The ManicaPost
Yolanda Simango Weekender Correspondent
TRAGEDY recently struck Sherukuru High School in Mutasa District after a Form Three student collapsed and died while participating in a 25 rounds race. Sherukuru High School headmaster, Mr Wilson Nyamukwanda, confirmed the death of Tinotenda Nyaumwe, who was participating in a 25 rounds race.
He said Tinotenda managed to complete 12 rounds before pulling out. He went home soon after.
Tinotenda’s uncle, Mr Wilfred Nyaumwe, said Tinotenda returned to school after drinking water and was shocked to receive a message 10 minutes later that he (Tinotenda) had collapsed.
He was rushed to Sherukuru Clinic and was transferred to Old Mutare Mission Hospital where he was further referred to Mutare Provincial Hospital where he passed on.
Mr Nyaumwe added that doctors could not ascertain the cause of Tinotenda’s death.
