Customer Collapses and Dies While Waiting for Order at Bulawayo Food Outlet

Customer Dies While Waiting for Order at Bulawayo Food Outlet 

A Bulawayo food outlet was temporarily shut on Monday morning following the sudden death of a customer while waiting for his food order.

Authorities are yet to confirm the identity and age of the man who collapsed inside the premises.

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Customer Collapses While Waiting for Order

According to eyewitnesses who spoke to The Chronicle, the customer was sitting at the outlet when he suddenly slumped.

Employees were alerted after another patron noticed that he was motionless and sitting in an awkward position.

Emergency services were contacted, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Respond, Scene Secured

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department’s Homicide division were also called to the scene and reportedly carried out an initial assessment of the incident.

The body remained inside the outlet as of 9:45 AM, while other patrons continued to be served through the main entrance.

Investigation Underway

Police have yet to release details regarding the cause of death. The authorities are expected to release an official statement soon.

The outlet remains temporarily closed as part of the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports suggest the incident happened at Chicken Inn.

Public Reacts to Tragic Death of a Customer at Bulawayo Eatery

 The sudden death of a customer at a Bulawayo food outlet has left many people shcoked. Many highlighted the unpredictability of life, while others called for greater awareness of emergency response measures such as CPR outside of hospitals.

The incident sparked an outpouring of sympathy, with people reflecting on the fragility of life.

Here are some of the comments:

@ Sakhile Mandloe;

You really never know which day could be your last

@Priscilla Ncube;

Eish so sad wondering wat transpired 😭

@Bongie MakaNatty Omuhle;

Ey bantu. This is very sad 🤦🏾‍♀️

@Sikhumbuzo Ngwenya ;

Sigula ihamba shuwa kunzima phandle

@Tendai Tanyanyiwa,

People need to be taught that out of hospital CPR can save lives

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