Indian businessman, Harpal Randhawa, died in RioZim-owned Cessna 206 plane crash which landed 6KM from Mashava in the Masvingo

Six people were killed when a plane heading to the mining region of Mashava in central Zimbabwe crashed on Friday, local media report.

The plane is reported to have developed a technical malfunction midair before crashing.

Five passengers and the pilot died during the morning incident.

It was flying from the capital, Harare, and heading to Zvishavane in what is suspected to have been a trip to collect diamonds from the mines, the state-owned newspaper The Herald reports.

Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the crash site, located in a remote area near Mashava. Despite their swift response, all six individuals on board the plane, including five passengers and the pilot, tragically lost their lives in the crash. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed pending notification of their families.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that mechanical failure may have played a significant role in this devastating incident.