WATCH: Human skull found at Toyota Quantum crash site, raising fears death toll could be higher

TEAMS combing through the scene of last week’s horrific Toyota Quantum crash on Sunday discovered a human skull and another body part, fuelling fears that the number of victims could exceed the initially reported 12.

A family still searching for their missing aunt is said to have joined the search teams, a move that led to the grim discovery on Sunday, according to Zimbabwe Civil Protection Unit director general Mr Nathan Nkomo.

“The teams at the crash site discovered a skull and another body part on Sunday. This was after a family still missing its relative requested to join in the search, so this means that the figure can actually be higher than the reported 12,” said Mr Nkomo.

He said authorities will now move to establish the identity of the recovered remains through forensic processes, including DNA testing.

“We are liaising with the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), whom we understand have the necessary equipment to carry out the tests, and the costs will be met in full by the Government through the CPU,” he said.

Mr Nkomo added that the tests will also be conducted on three other bodies that were burnt beyond recognition following the crash.

When the news crew visited the crash site some families members were on site still trying to find whatever they may come across which belongs to their departed family member.
One family, still missing their brother said they will only find closure when they find his remains.

“Our brother had a big body and we understand he was wearing black undergarments. We have seen such a garment but to ascertain if it was his is a bit impossible,” said a family member.

Meanwhile, vehicular traffic has since been opened after authorities had sealed off the accident site so as to allow for thorough investigations.