@02zimgossip0: HARARE — One person died in a fatal stampede involving a police vehicle outside the National Sports Stadium on Monday evening, marking a tragic start to the high-stakes soccer match between Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the fatality in a press statement announcing that an investigation is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. According to the official police account, the tragic event occurred at approximately 1830 hours at Gate Number Two, just as the match was beginning. The incident involved a collision between a pedestrian and a police public order vehicle during a stampede at the entrance. The stadium had been expected to draw a massive crowd. Prior to the match, authorities announced traffic diversions along Bulawayo Road to manage the anticipated congestion, noting that over 30,000 fans had purchased advance tickets for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. However, chaotic scenes unfolded outside the venue as supporters struggled to gain entry. Independent reports indicated that despite fans holding advance tickets, several entry gates were reportedly closed or malfunctioning, leading to severe bottlenecks and intense frustration among the tens of thousands attempting to enter the recently cleared stadium. ZRP Chief Staff Officer for Press and Public Relations, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, issued a statement on behalf of the Commissioner-General of Police expressing profound condolences to the victim's family. "The Zimbabwe Republic Police assures the public of objective and compressive investigations to find out exactly what transpired," the statement read. Authorities have indicated that a more detailed statement outlining the findings of the investigation will be issued in due course. -Zimbo LIVE Harare#creatorsearchinsights #besttimetopostvideos

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