Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo is among six people killed in a helicopter crash in rural Marondera, east of Harare.

The private helicopter was reportedly returning to Harare when it went down Wednesday evening.

The cause of the crash remains unknown.

Authorities have cordoned off the site as investigations continue.

The victims’ bodies remained at the scene early this morning and are expected to be taken to a mortuary later today. Officials have yet to release further details.

–SABC–