Two senior Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education officials from Gwanda District are reportedly missing after their vehicle was swept away at Msisi river in Ntalale ward 11 last night.

The officials who were coming from Gungwe Secondary School are believed to have attempted to cross the flooded river, resulting in their vehicle being swept away.

The car was discovered this Tuesday morning 150 meters from the Msisi river bridge by a passerby.

Efforts to locate the two occupants have been fruitless, forcing e police to call in its Sub Acqua Unit which will begin e search tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Services Department has repeatedly called for the public to stay indoors and off the road in light of the El Nino forecast.

State Media